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Federal Holidays in Nigeria (2026) 🇳🇬

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This year, Nigeria observes 15 public holidays, with 19 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Easter Monday on 06 Apr. The most recently passed holiday was Good Friday. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for Nigeria.

Date Holiday Name
Monday Easter Monday
Friday Workers' Day
Wednesday Eid-el-Kabir (estimated)
Thursday Eid-el-Kabir Holiday (estimated)
Friday Democracy Day
Tuesday Eid-el-Mawlid (estimated)
Thursday Independence Day
Friday Christmas Day
Saturday Boxing Day
Monday Boxing Day (observed)

Public Holidays in other countries in Africa:

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