Public holidays in Nigeria, 2026
14 public holidays, 12 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Nigeria drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Day on Friday 25 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 20 March | Id el Fitr | Friday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Worker's Day | Friday |
| 27 May | Children's Day | Wednesday |
| 27 May | Id el Kabir | Wednesday |
| 12 June | Democracy Day | Friday |
| 16 June | Islamic New Year | Tuesday |
| 25 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Tuesday |
| 1 October | Independence Day | Thursday |
| 1 November | National Youth Day | Sunday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2026?
14 nationwide public holidays, 12 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Nigeria?
Christmas Day, on Friday 25 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.