Public holidays in Nigeria
Nigeria has 14 public holidays in 2026. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 14 Public
- 2 Observance
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| March 20 | Friday | Id el Fitr | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Worker's Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Id el Kabir | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Children's Day | Public |
| June 12 | Friday | Democracy Day | Public |
| June 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year | Public |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| October 1 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| November 1 | Sunday | National Youth Day | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2026?
- Nigeria has 14 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in Nigeria in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in Nigeria fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 2 of them: National Youth Day, Boxing Day.