Public holidays in Nigeria, 2027
14 public holidays, 7 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Nigeria drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: New Year's Day on Friday 1 January.
2027 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Friday |
| 9 March | Id el Fitr | Tuesday |
| 26 March | Good Friday | Friday |
| 29 March | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Worker's Day | Saturday |
| 16 May | Id el Kabir | Sunday |
| 27 May | Children's Day | Thursday |
| 6 June | Islamic New Year | Sunday |
| 12 June | Democracy Day | Saturday |
| 14 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Saturday |
| 1 October | Independence Day | Friday |
| 1 November | National Youth Day | Monday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Saturday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Sunday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2027?
14 nationwide public holidays, 7 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Nigeria?
New Year's Day, on Friday 1 January 2027.
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.