Nigeria public holidays 2027
Every public holiday in Nigeria for 2027, with the law and the authority behind the list.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day | |
| 26 Mar 2027 | Friday | Good Friday | Date follows Easter |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday | Date follows Easter |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturday | Workers' Day | Falls on a Saturday; the Act (s.5) gives no day in lieu |
| 12 Jun 2027 | Saturday | Democracy Day | Falls on a Saturday; the Act (s.5) gives no day in lieu. 12 June replaced 29 May under the 2019 amendment; the 2026 Interior notice confirms 12 June |
| 1 Oct 2027 | Friday | Independence Day (National Day) | |
| 25 Dec 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Falls on a Saturday; the Act (s.5) gives no day in lieu |
| 26 Dec 2027 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Not in the Act's schedule; declared by the Ministry of Interior each year. Falls on a Sunday in 2027Date not yet confirmed by an official notice |
| Date set by official announcement, not yet confirmed here | Eid-ul-FitrId el Fitr | Date set by official announcement nearer the time | |
| Date set by official announcement, not yet confirmed here | Eid-ul-AdhaId el Kabir | Date set by official announcement nearer the time | |
| Date set by official announcement, not yet confirmed here | Eid-ul-Mawlid (Prophet's birthday)Id el Maulud | Date set by official announcement nearer the time | |
Nigeria public holidays 2027: common questions
How many public holidays are there in Nigeria in 2027?
Nigeria lists 11 public holidays for 2027. 8 have a date in our data and 3 will be set by official announcement. 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.