Nigeria Public Holidays 2026
This page contains a national calendar of all 2026 public holidays. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day |
| 20 Mar | Fri | Id el Fitri |
| 21 Mar | Sat | Id el Fitri Holiday |
| 3 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 6 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 1 May | Fri | Labour Day |
| 27 May | Wed | Id el Kabir |
| 28 May | Thu | Id el Kabir Holiday |
| 12 Jun | Fri | Democracy Day |
| 25 Aug | Tue | Id el Maulud |
| 1 Oct | Thu | National Day |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | Sat | Boxing Day |
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