Nigeria Public Holidays 2026

2025 2026 2027

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January 2026

1 Thu

New Year's Day

Thursday, January 1, 2026

March 2026

19 Thu

Eid al-Fitr

Thursday, March 19, 2026

20 Fri

Eid al-Fitr Holiday

Friday, March 20, 2026

April 2026

3 Fri

Good Friday

Friday, April 3, 2026

6 Mon

Easter Monday

Monday, April 6, 2026

May 2026

1 Fri

Workers' Day

Friday, May 1, 2026

28 Thu

Eid al-Adha (estimated)

Thursday, May 28, 2026

29 Fri

Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated)

Friday, May 29, 2026

June 2026

12 Fri

Democracy Day

Friday, June 12, 2026

August 2026

26 Wed

Prophet's Birthday (estimated)

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

October 2026

1 Thu

National Day

Thursday, October 1, 2026

December 2026

25 Fri

Christmas Day

Friday, December 25, 2026

26 Sat

Boxing Day

Saturday, December 26, 2026

28 Mon

Boxing Day (observed)

Monday, December 28, 2026

About Nigeria Holidays

This page lists all official public holidays in Nigeria for 2026. Public holidays are days when most businesses and government offices are closed. Some holidays may vary by region or state.

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