Public holidays in Nigeria 2026
14 national holidays · 2027
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 01 Jan | New Year's Day | public holiday |
| Fri 20 Mar | Id el Fitr † | public holiday |
| Fri 03 Apr | Good Friday | public holiday |
| Mon 06 Apr | Easter Monday | public holiday |
| Fri 01 May | Worker's Day | public holiday |
| Wed 27 May | Id el Kabir | public holiday |
| Wed 27 May | Children's Day | public holiday |
| Fri 12 Jun | Democracy Day | public holiday |
| Tue 16 Jun | Islamic New Year † | public holiday |
| Tue 25 Aug | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) † | public holiday |
| Thu 01 Oct | Independence Day | public holiday |
| Sun 01 Nov | National Youth Day | public holiday |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day | public holiday |
| Sat 26 Dec | Boxing Day † | public holiday |
† Other public-holiday databases disagree on this date; please confirm it with an official source.
Other sources also list: Mon 28 Dec – Boxing Day.
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