Federal Holidays in Nigeria (2026) 🇳🇬
Nigeria observes 15 public holidays this year, with 19 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Eid-el-Mawlid (estimated). The most recent was Democracy Day.
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This year, Nigeria observes 15 public holidays, with 19 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Eid-el-Mawlid (estimated) on 25 Aug. The most recently passed holiday was Democracy 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) |
