Nigeria Public Holidays 2025
14 public holidays · Official national calendar
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| March 30 | Sunday | Id el Fitr |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 21 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Thursday | Worker's Day |
| May 27 | Tuesday | Children's Day |
| June 6 | Friday | Id el Kabir |
| June 12 | Thursday | Democracy Day |
| June 26 | Thursday | Islamic New Year |
| September 4 | Thursday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| October 1 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| November 1 | Saturday | National Youth Day |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Friday | Boxing Day |
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Holiday data is sourced from official government calendars and may vary by region or state. Some countries have additional regional public holidays not listed here. Always verify with your local authority.