Nigeria has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Rules can vary by region.
| 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 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 |
Nigeria has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Some regions add their own local holidays.
The next public holiday is National Youth Day on Sunday, November 1, 2026.