Public Holidays in Nigeria
Every public holiday in Nigeria for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
National Youth Day · Sunday, November 1, 2026
Nigeria public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Workers' Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Children's Day | Public |
| Jun 12 | Friday | Democracy Day | Public |
| Oct 1 | Thursday | National Day | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | National Youth Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 28 | Monday | Boxing Day | Public |
Nigeria public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 3 | Monday | Workers' Day | Public |
| May 27 | Thursday | Children's Day | Public |
| Jun 12 | Saturday | Democracy Day | Public |
| Oct 1 | Friday | National Day | Public |
| Nov 1 | Monday | National Youth Day | Public |
| Dec 27 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 27 | Monday | Boxing Day | Public |
Nigeria public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Workers' Day | Public |
| May 27 | Saturday | Children's Day | Public |
| Jun 12 | Monday | Democracy Day | Public |
| Oct 1 | Sunday | National Day | Public |
| Nov 1 | Wednesday | National Youth Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | Boxing Day | Public |
Other countries
About holidays in Nigeria
This page lists Nigeria's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Nigeria?
Nigeria has 10 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Nigeria?
National Youth Day on Sunday, November 1, 2026 — 5 days away.
Are all holidays in Nigeria nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.