Isese Day: Lagos, Ogun, Oyo declare Thursday work-free

Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo states declare Thursday, August 20, a work-free day to commemorate Isese Day, celebrating Yoruba culture and traditional religion.

…reaffirms commitment to religious inclusiveness By Adeola Badru IBADAN — Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a work-free day to enable residents to participate in activities marking this year’s Isese Day celebration. The declaration was contained in a memorandum signed on Wednesd

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued a decision on Monday, August 17, 2026, declaring Thursday, August 27, an official paid holiday on the occasion of Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabawi al-Sharif), instead of Tuesday, August 25, which falls on the 12th of Rabi’ al-Awwal, 1448 AH. The decision applies to em