Public holidays in Nigeria 2026
In 2026, Nigeria observes 10 public holidays. The next one is Independence Day on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Calendar for the next 6 months
July 2026
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August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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| Date | Day of week | Holiday | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | — |
| March 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr≈long weekend | — |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Fridaylong weekend | — |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Mondaylong weekend | — |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Daylong weekend | — |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha≈ | — |
| June 12 | Friday | Democracy Daylong weekend | — |
| October 1 | Thursday | Independence Day | 86 |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Daylong weekend | 171 |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | 172 |
≈ The date is approximate: it depends on the sighting of the moon or an official proclamation and may shift by a day.