Nigeria Public Holidays 2022

Public holidays in Nigeria, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2022 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change. Not announced yet: Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (second day), Eid-el-Kabir, Eid-el-Kabir (second day), Eid-ul-Mawlid. These are added as soon as the government announces them.
8public holidays
3fall on a weekday
3long weekends (Mon or Fri)
257working days in 2022

Public holidays in 2022

New Year's DayFalls on a weekend
Jan 1Saturday
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Good Friday
Apr 15Friday
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Easter Monday
Apr 18Monday
Passed
Workers' DayFalls on a weekend
May 1Sunday
Passed
Democracy DayFalls on a weekend
Jun 12Sunday
Passed
Independence DayFalls on a weekend
Oct 1Saturday
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Christmas DayFalls on a weekend
Dec 25Sunday
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Boxing Day
Dec 26Monday
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Working days in 2022

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21021
February20020
March23023
April21219
May22022
June22022
July21021
August23023
September22022
October21021
November22022
December22121
Total2603257

Where these dates come from

Official source: Federal Ministry of Interior: public holiday declarations

Weekend rule: The Federal Government sometimes declares the next working day a holiday when a public holiday falls on a weekend. Those days are added once declared.

Note: The Federal Government declares Islamic holiday dates shortly before each holiday, and may declare a weekday off when a holiday falls on a weekend.

Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2026)

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Nigeria in 2022?
There are 8 public holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Workers' Day, Democracy Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. 3 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2022.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
The Federal Government sometimes declares the next working day a holiday when a public holiday falls on a weekend. Those days are added once declared.
How many working days are there in 2022?
257 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 3 public holidays that fall on a weekday.