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Public data / Public holidays / Nigeria
Public holidays

Nigeria public holidays 2026

Every public holiday in Nigeria for 2026, with the law and the authority behind the list.

Next holiday: Christmas Day, Friday, 25 December 2026, in 76 days

Nigeria public holidays 2026
DateDayHolidayNote
1 Jan 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayDeclared by Ministry of Interior notice of 22 Dec 2025
19 Mar 2026ThursdayEid-ul-Fitr (day 1)Id el Fitr
20 Mar 2026FridayEid-ul-Fitr (day 2)Id el Fitr
3 Apr 2026FridayGood FridayDate follows Easter; declared by Ministry of Interior
6 Apr 2026MondayEaster MondayDate follows Easter; declared by Ministry of Interior
1 May 2026FridayWorkers' Day
27 May 2026WednesdayEid-ul-Adha (day 1)Id el Kabir
28 May 2026ThursdayEid-ul-Adha (day 2)Id el Kabir
12 Jun 2026FridayDemocracy Day
25 Aug 2026TuesdayEid-ul-Mawlid (Prophet's birthday)Id el Maulud
1 Oct 2026ThursdayIndependence Day (National Day)
25 Dec 2026FridayChristmas Day
26 Dec 2026SaturdayBoxing DayNot in the Act's schedule; declared by the Ministry of Interior each year (usually with Christmas). Falls on a Saturday in 2026, and the Act gives no substitute day for weekend holidays. Not yet declared at the retrieval dateDate not yet confirmed by an official notice

Nigeria public holidays 2026: common questions

How many public holidays are there in Nigeria in 2026?

Nigeria lists 13 public holidays for 2026. 13 have a date in our data. Nigeria's holidays come from the Public Holidays Act, but the Ministry of Interior announces each one, often only days ahead; a holiday that falls on a Saturday or Sunday is not moved.

What is the next public holiday in Nigeria?

Christmas Day, on Friday, 25 December 2026, in 76 days from the day this page was built.

Who declares public holidays in Nigeria?

Federal Ministry of Interior (declares each holiday by public notice).

Which law sets public holidays in Nigeria?

Public Holidays Act (Cap P40, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004), as amended 2019 (Democracy Day moved to 12 June).

Source: Federal Ministry of Interior (declares each holiday by public notice). Law: Public Holidays Act (Cap P40, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004), as amended 2019 (Democracy Day moved to 12 June). Retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.