Nigeria Public Holidays 2027
16 public holidays · Official national calendar
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| March 9 | Tuesday | Id el Fitr |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Saturday | Worker's Day |
| May 3 | Monday | Worker's Day (substitute day) |
| May 16 | Sunday | Id el Kabir |
| May 27 | Thursday | Children's Day |
| June 6 | Sunday | Islamic New Year |
| June 12 | Saturday | Democracy Day |
| June 14 | Monday | Democracy Day (substitute day) |
| August 14 | Saturday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| October 1 | Friday | Independence Day |
| November 1 | Monday | National Youth Day |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Sunday | 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.