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Lagos declares Thursday work-free for 2026 Isese day

Lagos State Government declares Thursday, August 20, 2026, a work-free day for Isese Day celebrations. Learn about the cultural significance and activities Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-declares-thursday-work-free-for-2026-isese-day/

Lagos declares Thursday work-free for 2026 Isese day

The Lagos State Government has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, as a work-free day to mark the 2026 Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day celebration. According to the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Idris Aregbe, this decision aims to allow residents and visitors to fully participate in the celebration, which is expected to draw over three million traditional worshippers. Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day is described as a living expression of Yoruba spirituality and cultural heritage, with the Yoruba people estimated to number more than 55 million globally.

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