The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday in London.

This decision is part of a seven-day national mourning period earlier declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to commemorate Buhari’s legacy and service to Nigeria.

The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.

“President Muhammadu Buhari served Nigeria with dedication, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the unity and progress of our great nation,” the minister said. “This public holiday provides an opportunity for all Nigerians to reflect on his life, leadership, and the values he upheld.”

Dr. Tunji-Ojo encouraged citizens to observe the day by promoting peace, patriotism, and national unity—principles he said defined Buhari’s political journey and vision for Nigeria.

As part of the mourning protocol, national flags across the country are to continue flying at half-mast from Sunday, July 13, through the full duration of the mourning period.

The Federal Government also extended condolences to Buhari’s family, the people of Katsina State, and all Nigerians, while praying for the peaceful repose of the late president’s soul.

The country's former strongman and president Muhammadu Buhari died at the age of 82. The precise cause of death has yet to be disclosed.

Earlier, the Katsina State governor, Dikko Radda, announced that the former president's burial has been postponed to Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The ceremony will take place in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State.

Addressing journalists on Monday, Radda confirmed that the late president’s remains will now arrive in Nigeria by 12 p.m. on Tuesday, with the burial scheduled for 2 p.m. the same day.