Bauchi gov cuts civil servants' closing hours for Ramadan

Workdays in Bauchi State are getting chopped shorter for Ramadan, after Governor Bala Mohammed signed off on lighter hours for civil servants.

Ramadan schedule shift in Bauchi

• Bala Mohammed cleared reduced closing times for state workers.
• Bauchi State will see offices shut earlier during the 2026 Ramadan.
• Ismail Ibn L. Garam signed the 17 February 2026 circular.
• Government House received the memo through the Chief of Staff.

Adjusted hours for the fasting period

• Mondays through Thursdays will wrap up by 3 p.m.
• Fridays stay locked at the existing 1 p.m. closing time.
• The directive runs throughout the 1447AH Ramadan window.
• Muslim staff are expected to focus more on worship.

Prayer call and public message

• Circular encouraged prayers for Bauchi State’s growth.
• National peace and development were also highlighted.
• Officials framed the tweak as support for religious observance.
• Workers were nudged to use the month for reflection.