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Nigeria
Nigeria observes both Islamic and Christian holidays (Christmas, Easter, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Mawlid), reflecting its religious diversity, plus Independence Day (October 1) and Democracy Day (June 12).
Key Information
- Capital
- Abuja
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- Languages
- English
- Public Holidays
- 12
- Currency
- NGN
- ISO Code
- NG
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1 | Thursday | ๐ New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| March 21 | Saturday | ๐ Eid al-Fitr(ุนูุฏ ุงููุทุฑ) | Religious Holiday |
| March 22 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public Holiday |
| March 23 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr (observed, estimated) | Public Holiday |
| March 24 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed, estimated) | Public Holiday |
| April 3 | Friday | โ๏ธ Good Friday | Religious Holiday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | โ Labour Day(International Workers' Day) | Public Holiday |
| May 28 | Thursday | ๐ Eid al-Adha(ุนูุฏ ุงูุฃุถุญู) | Religious Holiday |
| May 29 | Friday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public Holiday |
| June 12 | Friday | Democracy Day | Public Holiday |
| Aug. 26 | Wednesday | Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| Oct. 1 | Thursday | National Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec. 25 | Friday | ๐ Christmas Day(Christmas) | Religious Holiday |
| Dec. 26 | Saturday | ๐ Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
Long Weekends 2026
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New Year's Day
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Free!
Eid al-Fitr
4 days off โ free
#3
Free!
Good Friday
4 days off โ free
All Holidays (23)
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Boxing Day
Public Holiday
Public
Christmas Day(Christmas)
Religious Holiday
Public
Day of Mourning for President Muhammadu Buhari
Public Holiday
Public
Democracy Day
Public Holiday
Public
Easter Monday
Public Holiday
Public
Eid al-Adha(ุนูุฏ ุงูุฃุถุญู)
Religious Holiday
Public
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Public Holiday
Public
Eid al-Adha Holiday (observed, estimated)
Public Holiday
Public
Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated)
Public Holiday
Public
Eid al-Fitr(ุนูุฏ ุงููุทุฑ)
Religious Holiday
Public
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Public Holiday
Public
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed, estimated)
Public Holiday
Public
Eid al-Fitr (observed, estimated)
Public Holiday
Public
Good Friday
Religious Holiday
Public
Labour Day(International Workers' Day)
Public Holiday
Public
Mawlid(ุงูู ููุฏ ุงููุจูู)
Religious Holiday
Public
National Day
Public Holiday
Public
New Year's Day
Public Holiday
Public
Presidential Inauguration Day
Public Holiday
Public
Prophet's Birthday
Public Holiday
Public
Prophet's Birthday (observed, estimated)
Public Holiday
Public
Ramadan(ุฑู ุถุงู)
Religious Holiday
Public
Workers' Day (observed)
Public Holiday
Public