Nigeria Public Holidays 2025

Nigerian public life pauses for 14 national holidays during 2025. The year opens with New Year's Day on January 1, 2025 and closes with Boxing Day on December 26, 2025. Around 2 coincide with the weekend, so plan long weekends around the rest.

This page lists every national public holiday in Nigeria for 2025.
14
Public holidays
12
On weekdays
2
On weekends
HolidayDateWeekdayType
New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2025WednesdayPublic holiday
Id el FitrMarch 30, 2025SundayWeekendPublic holiday
Good FridayApril 18, 2025FridayPublic holiday
Easter MondayApril 21, 2025MondayPublic holiday
Worker's DayMay 1, 2025ThursdayPublic holiday
Children's DayMay 27, 2025TuesdayPublic holiday
Id el KabirJune 6, 2025FridayPublic holiday
Democracy DayJune 12, 2025ThursdayPublic holiday
Islamic New YearJune 26, 2025ThursdayPublic holiday
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)September 4, 2025ThursdayPublic holiday
Independence DayOctober 1, 2025WednesdayPublic holiday
National Youth DayNovember 1, 2025SaturdayWeekendPublic holiday
Christmas DayDecember 25, 2025ThursdayPublic holiday
Boxing DayDecember 26, 2025FridayPublic holiday

Expect the most closures around June (3 holidays), so schedule deliveries and appointments with that in mind. The table below lists every Nigeria public holiday for 2025 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Regional and local observances are excluded, so what you see are the holidays recognised across Nigeria.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2025?

Nigeria has 14 national public holidays in 2025. The first is New Year's Day on January 1, 2025 and the last is Boxing Day on December 26, 2025.

What is the first public holiday of 2025 in Nigeria?

The first public holiday of 2025 is New Year's Day, which falls on January 1, 2025, a Wednesday.

When is New Year celebrated in Nigeria in 2025?

In 2025, New Year's Day in Nigeria is on January 1, 2025, a Wednesday.

Are regional holidays included for Nigeria?

No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Nigeria are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.

Other years for Nigeria

Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Nigeria public holiday calendar across years:

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