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Public Holidays in Nigeria 2026
Official public and bank holidays
17
Total
9
Past
8
Upcoming
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
|
JAN
1
Thursday
|
New Year's Day
Public
|
160 days ago
|
|
MAR
19
Thursday
|
Eid al-Fitr
Public
|
83 days ago
|
|
MAR
20
Friday
|
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Public
|
82 days ago
|
|
APR
3
Friday
|
Good Friday
Public
|
68 days ago
|
|
APR
6
Monday
|
Easter Monday
Public
|
65 days ago
|
|
MAY
1
Friday
|
Workers' Day
Public
|
40 days ago
|
|
MAY
27
Wednesday
|
Children's Day
Public
|
14 days ago
|
|
MAY
28
Thursday
|
Eid al-Adha (estimated)
Public
|
13 days ago
|
|
MAY
29
Friday
|
12 days ago
|
|
| Upcoming | ||
|
JUN
12
Friday
|
Democracy Day
Public
|
in 2 days
|
|
AUG
26
Wednesday
|
in 77 days
|
|
|
OCT
1
Thursday
|
National Day
Public
|
in 113 days
|
|
NOV
1
Sunday
|
National Youth Day
Public
|
in 144 days
|
|
DEC
25
Friday
|
Christmas Day
Public
|
in 198 days
|
|
DEC
26
Saturday
|
Boxing Day
Public
|
in 199 days
|
|
DEC
28
Monday
|
Boxing Day
Public
|
in 201 days
|
|
DEC
28
Monday
|
Boxing Day (observed)
Public
|
in 201 days
|
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2026?
Nigeria has 17 official public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in Nigeria?
The next public holiday in Nigeria is Democracy Day on June 12, 2026 (Friday).
Do public holidays in Nigeria fall on weekends?
Some holidays may fall on weekends. Check the day column in the table above to see which day each holiday falls on in 2026.