Public holidays in Nigeria, 2028
14 public holidays, 10 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Nigeria drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: New Year's Day on Saturday 1 January.
2028 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Saturday |
| 26 February | Id el Fitr | Saturday |
| 14 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 17 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Worker's Day | Monday |
| 5 May | Id el Kabir | Friday |
| 25 May | Islamic New Year | Thursday |
| 27 May | Children's Day | Saturday |
| 12 June | Democracy Day | Monday |
| 3 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Thursday |
| 1 October | Independence Day | Sunday |
| 1 November | National Youth Day | Wednesday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Monday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Tuesday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2028?
14 nationwide public holidays, 10 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Nigeria?
New Year's Day, on Saturday 1 January 2028.
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.