Public holidays in Nigeria 2027
In 2027, Nigeria observes 10 public holidays. The next one is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.
Calendar for the next 6 months
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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January 2027
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| Date | Day of week | Holiday | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Daylong weekend | 146 |
| March 10 – March 11 | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr≈ | 214 |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Fridaylong weekend | 230 |
| March 29 | Monday | Easter Mondaylong weekend | 233 |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | 266 |
| May 17 – May 18 | Monday | Eid al-Adha≈ | 282 |
| June 12 | Saturday | Democracy Day | 308 |
| October 1 | Friday | Independence Daylong weekend | 419 |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | 504 |
| December 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day | 505 |
≈ The date is approximate: it depends on the sighting of the moon or an official proclamation and may shift by a day.