Cross River State has approved its annual year-end leave for Civil and Public Servants, giving workers time to enjoy Christmas activities. In a circular dated December 5, 2025, with reference number GO/HOS/4/VOL.III/277 and issued as Head of Service Circular No: 6/2025, Orok Bassey Okon announced that His Excellency, the Governor of Cross River State, granted all Civil and Public Servants leave from Monday, December 15, 2025, to Monday, January 5, 2026.
According to the circular, “the approval is to enable Civil/Public Servants fully participate in the Christmas festivities within the State.” The notice was addressed to top government officials including the Hon. Speaker, the Hon. Chief Judge, Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, the Chief of Staff, Chairmen of Boards, the Clerk of the House, and Heads of Departments.
The Head of Service explained that officers on essential duties will not be part of the break. He noted that these categories of staff are required to remain at their posts to maintain critical services throughout the holiday period.
The statement also directed Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments to ensure every employee is informed and instructed to comply. “Please be guided accordingly,” the circular concluded.
This move reflects a similar policy in December 2024 when the Cross River State Government declared a holiday from December 18 to January 3. Officials said the earlier break supported family bonding, encouraged spending within communities, and boosted informal businesses during Christmas. The 2025 approval continues this tradition and highlights the administration’s focus on staff welfare and festive participation.
