Nigeria public holidays 2025
- Public holidays
- 14
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 4
Nigeria public holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| March 30 – March 31 | Sunday | Id el Fitr |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 21 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Thursday | Worker's Day |
| May 27 | Tuesday | Children's Day |
| June 6 – June 7 | Friday | Id el Kabir |
| June 12 | Thursday | Democracy Day |
| June 26 | Thursday | Islamic New Year |
| September 4 | Thursday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| October 1 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| November 1 | Saturday | National Youth Day |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Friday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2025
- March 29 – March 313 days off
- April 18 – April 214 days off
- May 1 – May 44 days off · if you take Friday May 2 off
- May 24 – May 274 days off · if you take Monday May 26 off
- June 6 – June 83 days off
- June 12 – June 154 days off · if you take Friday June 13 off
- June 26 – June 294 days off · if you take Friday June 27 off
- September 4 – September 74 days off · if you take Friday September 5 off
- December 25 – December 284 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| December 31 | Wednesday | 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 2025?
Nigeria has 14 public holidays in 2025; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2025?
In 2025, Nigeria has 4 long weekends of three days or more, and 5 more if you take one bridge day off.