Public holidays in Nigeria, 2026
Nigeria has 13 public holidays in 2026. The next one is Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) on 25 August, a Tuesday. 2 fall on a weekend, so 11 land on a working day.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 20 March | Friday | Id el Fitr |
| 3 April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 1 May | Friday | Worker's Day |
| 27 May | Wednesday | Id el Kabir |
| 12 June | Friday | Democracy Day |
| 16 June | Tuesday | Islamic New Year |
| 25 August | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| 1 October | Thursday | Independence Day |
| 1 November | Sundayweekend | National Youth Day |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December | Saturdayweekend | Boxing Day |
Why the weekend count matters
A country's holiday total is the number people quote, but it is not the number they feel. A public holiday that lands on a Saturday is a day off you already had. In 2026, Nigeria's 13 holidays give 11 actual days away from work , because 2 of them fall at the weekend. Some countries move a weekend holiday to the following Monday and some do not; where that happens the dataset records the day the holiday is observed.
Public holiday data from the date-holidays project, CC-BY-3.0. National public holidays only; regional days and observances that are not days off are excluded.
FAQ
How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2026?
13, of which 11 fall on a working day and 2 on a weekend.
Which public holidays in Nigeria fall on a weekend in 2026?
National Youth Day (1 November, Sunday), Boxing Day (26 December, Saturday).
Are regional holidays included?
No. This lists national public holidays only. Regional days, bank holidays that vary by state or canton, and observances that are not days off are excluded.