Ogun State Declares Public Holiday for Isese Day

The Government of Ogun State declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a public holiday to mark the Isese Day celebration. The holiday enables adherents of the Yoruba traditional religion to honor their ancestors and observe traditional rites.

State officials stated that the measure aims to preserve Yoruba culture, heritage, and traditional values while fostering social cohesion among practitioners. The government urged residents to celebrate the occasion peacefully and responsibly.

The observance of Isese Day as a public holiday was first established in 2023. This followed a resolution by the Ogun State House of Assembly and subsequent approval from Governor Dapo Abiodun.