Kano Govt declares Tuesday work-free day

The Kano State Government has declared Tuesday, September 1, 2026, a work-free day to enable residents to observe Takutaha, an annual traditional occasion celebrated across the state.

The declaration was contained in Circular No. 7/2026, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Abba A. Danguguwa, on behalf of the Head of Service.

According to the circular, the work-free day coincides with 19th Rabi’ul Awwal, 1448AH, and was approved by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

The government described Takutaha as an occasion of significant cultural importance to the people of Kano and part of the state’s Islamic heritage.

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It urged civil servants and residents to use the occasion for prayers, supplications and spiritual reflection, particularly in seeking divine blessings for continued peace, unity, stability and prosperity in Kano State and Nigeria.

The government directed heads of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to ensure strict compliance with the work-free-day directive.

However, it clarified that essential services would continue to operate in line with established procedures to ensure uninterrupted delivery of critical public services.

The circular was addressed to senior government officials, including the Chief of Staff, Secretary to the State Government, commissioners, permanent secretaries, heads of boards and commissions, local government audit authorities, as well as chief executives of state-owned agencies and companies.