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.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| Id el Fitr | March 30, 2025 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Good Friday | April 18, 2025 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Easter Monday | April 21, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Worker's Day | May 1, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Children's Day | May 27, 2025 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Id el Kabir | June 6, 2025 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Democracy Day | June 12, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Islamic New Year | June 26, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | September 4, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Independence Day | October 1, 2025 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| National Youth Day | November 1, 2025 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2025 | Friday | Public 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: