Nigeria public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Nigeria): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 14
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 5
Nigeria public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| March 20 – March 21 | Friday | Id el Fitr |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Worker's Day |
| May 27 – May 28 | Wednesday | Id el Kabir |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Children's Day |
| June 12 | Friday | Democracy Day |
| June 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| October 1 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| November 1 | Sunday | National Youth Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- March 20 – March 223 days off
- April 3 – April 64 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 27 – May 315 days off · if you take Friday May 29 off
- June 12 – June 143 days off
- June 12 – June 165 days off · if you take Monday June 15 off
- August 22 – August 254 days off · if you take Monday August 24 off
- October 1 – October 44 days off · if you take Friday October 2 off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| December 31 | Thursday | 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 2026?
Nigeria has 14 public holidays in 2026; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Nigeria?
Next public holiday (Nigeria): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Nigeria has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 5 more if you take one bridge day off.