Nigeria has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2027. Rules can vary by region.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 9 | Tuesday | Id el Fitr | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Worker's Day | Public |
| May 3 | Monday | Worker's Day (substitute day) | Public |
| May 16 | Sunday | Id el Kabir | Public |
| May 27 | Thursday | Children's Day | Public |
| Jun 6 | Sunday | Islamic New Year | Public |
| Jun 12 | Saturday | Democracy Day | Public |
| Jun 14 | Monday | Democracy Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Aug 14 | Saturday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Oct 1 | Friday | Independence Day | Public |
| Nov 1 | Monday | National Youth Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Public |
Nigeria has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2027. Some regions add their own local holidays.
The next public holiday is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.