Federal Holidays in Nigeria (2029) 🇳🇬

Q: When is the next public holiday in Nigeria?

The next public holiday in Nigeria is Democracy Day on Friday, June 12, 2026 — in 4 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2029?

Nigeria has 15 public holidays in 2029.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Nigeria?

The most recent public holiday in Nigeria was Eid-el-Kabir Holiday (estimated) on Thursday, May 28, 2026 — 11 days ago.

Q: What are the upcoming public holidays in Nigeria?

The next 5 public holidays in Nigeria:Monday, January 1, 2029: New Year's DayWednesday, February 14, 2029: Eid-el-Fitr (estimated)Thursday, February 15, 2029: Eid-el-Fitr Holiday (estimated)Friday, March 30, 2029: Good FridayMonday, April 2, 2029: Easter Monday

Q: How does Nigeria's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Nigeria has 15 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:Chad: 13 public holidaysNiger: 15 public holidaysBenin: 14 public holidaysCameroon: 11 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2030?

Nigeria will have 19 public holidays in 2030.

Nigeria observes 15 public holidays this year, with 19 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Democracy Day. The most recent was Eid-el-Kabir Holiday (estimated).

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
14 Feb	Wednesday	Eid-el-Fitr (estimated)
15 Feb	Thursday	Eid-el-Fitr Holiday (estimated)
30 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
2 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
24 Apr	Tuesday	Eid-el-Kabir (estimated)
25 Apr	Wednesday	Eid-el-Kabir Holiday (estimated)
1 May	Tuesday	Workers' Day
12 Jun	Tuesday	Democracy Day
24 Jul	Tuesday	Eid-el-Mawlid (estimated)
1 Oct	Monday	Independence Day
25 Dec	Tuesday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Wednesday	Boxing Day