Nigeria Public Holidays 2026
14 public holidays · Official national calendar
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| March 20 | Friday | Id el Fitr |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Worker's Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Id el Kabir |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Children's Day |
| June 12 | Friday | Democracy Day |
| June 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| October 1 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| November 1 | Sunday | National Youth Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | 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.