Nigeria public holidays 2027
First public holiday of 2027 (Nigeria): New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1, 2027, 58 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 16
- On a weekend
- 7
- Long weekends
- 7
Nigeria public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| March 9 – March 10 | Tuesday | Id el Fitr |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Saturday | Worker's Day |
| May 3 | Monday | Worker's Day (substitute day) |
| May 16 – May 17 | Sunday | Id el Kabir |
| May 27 | Thursday | Children's Day |
| June 6 | Sunday | Islamic New Year |
| June 12 | Saturday | Democracy Day |
| June 14 | Monday | Democracy Day (substitute day) |
| August 14 | Saturday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| October 1 | Friday | Independence Day |
| November 1 | Monday | National Youth Day |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2027
- January 1 – January 33 days off
- March 6 – March 105 days off · if you take Monday March 8 off
- March 26 – March 294 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 15 – May 173 days off
- May 27 – May 304 days off · if you take Friday May 28 off
- June 12 – June 143 days off
- October 1 – October 33 days off
- October 30 – November 13 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| March 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| December 31 | Friday | 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 2027?
Nigeria has 16 public holidays in 2027; 7 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2027?
In 2027, Nigeria has 7 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.