Public Holidays in Nigeria
Nigeria observes 14 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Nigeria
- Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- Independence DayThursday, October 1, 2026
- National Youth DaySunday, November 1, 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
- Boxing DaySaturday, December 26, 2026
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Id el Fitr | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Worker's Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Id el Kabir | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Children's Day | Public |
| Jun 12 | Friday | Democracy Day | Public |
| Jun 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year | Public |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Oct 1 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | National Youth Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026