Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has approved a reduction in official working hours for civil servants in the state for the 2026 Ramadan fasting period.
The directive was conveyed in a circular dated February 17, 2026, and signed by the Director of Establishments in the Office of the Head of Civil Service, Ismail Ibn L. Garam. The circular was addressed to the Chief of Staff at the Government House.
According to the notice, the adjustment is intended to enable Muslim civil servants to fully observe the Ramadan fast and participate in religious activities during the holy month.
Under the new arrangement, civil servants will close work at 3:00 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, while the existing closing time of 1:00 p.m. on Fridays remains unchanged.
The circular also encouraged workers to use the Ramadan period to pray for the peace, unity and development of Bauchi State and Nigeria.
The revised working hours will remain in effect throughout the 1447AH/2026 Ramadan fasting period.