Nigeria public holidays 2024
- Public holidays
- 14
- On a weekend
- 3
- Long weekends
- 5
Nigeria public holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| March 29 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 1 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 10 – April 11 | Wednesday | Id el Fitr |
| May 1 | Wednesday | Worker's Day |
| May 27 | Monday | Children's Day |
| June 12 | Wednesday | Democracy Day |
| June 16 – June 17 | Sunday | Id el Kabir |
| July 7 | Sunday | Islamic New Year |
| September 15 | Sunday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| October 1 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| November 1 | Friday | National Youth Day |
| December 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Thursday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2024
- December 30 – January 13 days off
- March 29 – April 14 days off
- April 10 – April 145 days off · if you take Friday April 12 off
- May 25 – May 273 days off
- June 15 – June 173 days off
- September 28 – October 14 days off · if you take Monday September 30 off
- November 1 – November 33 days off
- December 25 – December 295 days off · if you take Friday December 27 off
Other dates (not official days off)
| March 31 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| December 31 | Tuesday | New Year's Eve |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2024?
Nigeria has 14 public holidays in 2024; 3 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2024?
In 2024, Nigeria has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.