Nigeria Public Holidays

Nigeria observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.

Overview

Nigeria observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.

Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.

Explore the holiday calendar for Nigeria by year below.

2026 holidays

A quick look at upcoming holidays in Nigeria.

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's Day
Apr 3FridayGood Friday
Apr 6MondayEaster Monday
May 1FridayWorkers' Day
May 27WednesdayChildren's Day
Jun 12FridayDemocracy Day
Oct 1ThursdayNational Day
Nov 1SundayNational Youth Day
Dec 25FridayChristmas Day
Dec 28MondayBoxing Day

Holiday calendar by year

Years are listed in ascending order.