Nigeria Public Holidays 2023

Public holidays in Nigeria, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2023 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
6fall on a weekday
5long weekends (Mon or Fri)
254working days in 2023

Public holidays in 2023

New Year's DayFalls on a weekend
Jan 1Sunday
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Good Friday
Apr 7Friday
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Easter Monday
Apr 10Monday
Passed
Workers' Day
May 1Monday
Passed
Democracy Day
Jun 12Monday
Passed
Independence DayFalls on a weekend
Oct 1Sunday
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Christmas Day
Dec 25Monday
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Boxing Day
Dec 26Tuesday
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Working days in 2023

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January22022
February20020
March23023
April20218
May23122
June22121
July21021
August23023
September21021
October22022
November22022
December21219
Total2606254

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 2023?
There are 8 public holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Workers' Day, Democracy Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. 6 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2023.
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 2023?
254 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 6 public holidays that fall on a weekday.