Public holidays in Nigeria 2026
- Next public holiday
- Christmas DayFriday, 25 December 2026
- Days until then
- 44
- Public holidays in 2026
- 10
- Time in Nigeria now
- 16:34
Public holidays in Nigeria 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Local name | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day | Nationwide | ||
| Friday | Good Friday | Nationwide | ||
| Monday | Easter Monday | Nationwide | ||
| Friday | Workers' Day | Nationwide | ||
| Wednesday | Children's Day | Nationwide | ||
| Friday | Democracy Day | Nationwide | ||
| Thursday | National Day | Nationwide | ||
| Sunday | National Youth Day | Nationwide | ||
| Friday | Christmas Day | Nationwide | ||
| Monday | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
Public holidays in Nigeria 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Local name | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day | Nationwide | ||
| Friday | Good Friday | Nationwide | ||
| Monday | Easter Monday | Nationwide | ||
| Monday | Workers' Day | Nationwide | ||
| Thursday | Children's Day | Nationwide | ||
| Saturday | Democracy Day | Nationwide | ||
| Friday | National Day | Nationwide | ||
| Monday | National Youth Day | Nationwide | ||
| Monday | Christmas Day | Nationwide | ||
| Monday | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
Holiday dates come from the open Nager.Date project. Dates of holidays that follow the moon or are announced by governments can change, so check an official source before you make firm plans.
Holidays in other countries
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Questions and answers
How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2026?
Nigeria has 10 public holidays listed for 2026. Some of them may apply only in certain regions.