Public holidays in Niger, 2026
12 public holidays, 12 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Niger drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Republic Day on Friday 18 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 16 March | Laylat al-Qadr | Monday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 24 April | Concord Day | Friday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 16 June | Islamic New Year | Tuesday |
| 3 August | Independence Day | Monday |
| 25 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Tuesday |
| 18 December | Republic Day | Friday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Niger have in 2026?
12 nationwide public holidays, 12 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Niger?
Republic Day, on Friday 18 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.