Nigeria Public Holidays
There are 14 nationwide public holidays in Nigeria this year. This hub gives you the current calendar plus every year we cover, so you can jump straight to the dates you need. Each year page lists holidays with their exact date and weekday, and we stick to national holidays only for a clean, comparable view of Nigeria.
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Nigeria holidays in 2026
National public holidays for the current year, sorted by date.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Thursday |
| Id el Fitr | March 20, 2026 | Friday |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | Friday |
| Easter Monday | April 6, 2026 | Monday |
| Worker's Day | May 1, 2026 | Friday |
| Id el Kabir | May 27, 2026 | Wednesday |
| Children's Day | May 27, 2026 | Wednesday |
| Democracy Day | June 12, 2026 | Friday |
| Islamic New Year | June 16, 2026 | Tuesday |
| Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | August 25, 2026 | Tuesday |
| Independence Day | October 1, 2026 | Thursday |
| National Youth Day | November 1, 2026 | SundayWeekend |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Friday |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend |
Looking for another year? See Nigeria 2025, Nigeria 2026 or Nigeria 2027.
About public holidays in Nigeria
Public holidays shape the working year in Nigeria, closing many offices, banks and public services and shifting the rhythm of travel and shopping. Knowing the dates ahead of time helps with planning meetings across borders, arranging deliveries and choosing when to take time off. The 2026 calendar above shows the national holidays that apply across the whole country, with the exact date and the weekday each one falls on.
Some holidays are fixed to the same calendar date every year, while others move, for example those tied to a particular weekday or to a lunar or religious calendar. That is why the dates shift from one year to the next, and why it is worth checking the specific year you are planning for. HolidayGrid keeps a separate page for each year so the dates are always the right ones for Nigeria, first 2025, then 2026 and 2027. As always, confirm official dates with a local authority before you commit to travel or contracts.