Nigeria public holidays 2026
14 public holidays in 2026. Next: Christmas Day, December 25.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Workers' Day |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| May 29 | Friday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) |
| Jun 12 | Friday | Democracy Day |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Oct 1 | Thursday | National Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
| Dec 28 | Monday | Boxing Day (observed) |
Dates marked estimated can change once they’re announced.
Arrangements can change, so check the government’s notice for anything official.
Holiday data: vacanza/holidays 0.107 (MIT)