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Nigeria Public Holidays 2026

Nigeria national holidays 2026 — official calendar for Nigeria

14 public holidays · Official national calendar

Nigeria observes 14 official public holidays in 2026, including New Year's Day, Id el Fitr, Good Friday. On these dates, government offices, banks, and most schools are closed. Dates are sourced from the official national calendar.

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DateDayHoliday
January 1ThursdayNew Year's Day
March 20FridayId el Fitr
April 3FridayGood Friday
April 6MondayEaster Monday
May 1FridayWorker's Day
May 27WednesdayId el Kabir
May 27WednesdayChildren's Day
June 12FridayDemocracy Day
June 16TuesdayIslamic New Year
August 25TuesdayBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
October 1ThursdayIndependence Day
November 1SundayNational Youth Day
December 25FridayChristmas Day
December 26SaturdayBoxing 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.