Benue Declares One-Week Easter Holiday for Civil Servants

Benue Declares One-Week Easter Holiday for Civil Servants

The Benue State Government has approved a one-week Easter holiday for public and civil servants, beginning from Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in a move designed to enable workers to fully participate in Easter celebrations.

The directive was issued by Governor Hyacinth Alia, and took effect from 1:00 p.m. on the stated date.

According to an official circular signed by the Permanent Secretary, General Services, Godwin Tighil, on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Deborah Aber, workers are expected to resume duties on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

“The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has directed that all Public and Civil Servants should embark on Easter Holiday, effective Tuesday, 31st March, 2026, by 1pm,” the circular stated.

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The government clarified that the holiday does not apply to personnel in essential services, including healthcare workers, security agencies, and other critical sectors. These workers are required to remain on duty to ensure uninterrupted delivery of vital services.

“Those on Essential Services are directed to remain at their duty posts to attend to issues of human and urgent public interests,” the circular added.

The Benue Easter holiday is considered one of the longest breaks granted during the Easter period in recent years, reflecting the administration’s recognition of the importance of the season in the predominantly Christian state.

In his goodwill message, Governor Alia urged residents to reflect on the values of sacrifice, love, and renewal, which define the Easter season. He also called on citizens to continue to pray for peace in Benue State and across Nigeria.

The development has been welcomed by many civil servants, who see the break as an opportunity for rest, spiritual renewal, and family bonding amid current economic realities.

Benue Declares One-Week Easter Holiday for Civil Servants