Nigeria public holidays 2028
- Public holidays
- 14
- On a weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 5
Nigeria public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day |
| February 26 – February 27 | Saturday | Id el Fitr |
| April 14 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 17 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Monday | Worker's Day |
| May 5 – May 6 | Friday | Id el Kabir |
| May 25 | Thursday | Islamic New Year |
| May 27 | Saturday | Children's Day |
| June 12 | Monday | Democracy Day |
| August 3 | Thursday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| October 1 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| November 1 | Wednesday | National Youth Day |
| December 25 | Monday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Tuesday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2028
- April 14 – April 174 days off
- April 29 – May 13 days off
- May 5 – May 73 days off
- May 25 – May 284 days off · if you take Friday May 26 off
- June 10 – June 123 days off
- August 3 – August 64 days off · if you take Friday August 4 off
- December 23 – December 264 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 16 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| December 31 | Sunday | 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 2028?
Nigeria has 14 public holidays in 2028; 4 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2028?
In 2028, Nigeria has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.