Federal Holidays in Nigeria (2026) 🇳🇬
Nigeria observes 15 public holidays this year, with 19 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Christmas Day. The most recent was Independence Day.
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This year, Nigeria observes 15 public holidays, with 19 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Christmas Day on 25 Dec. The most recently passed holiday was Independence Day. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for Nigeria.
2026 National Holidays in Nigeria
| Date | Holiday Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day | |
| Friday | Eid-el-Fitr (estimated) | |
| Saturday | Eid-el-Fitr Holiday (estimated) | |
| Monday | Eid-el-Fitr Holiday (estimated) (observed) | |
| Friday | Good Friday | |
| 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) |
