Nigeria Public Holidays 2026

Public holidays in Nigeria, with the official days off.

Checked against the official list. We compared every date with Federal Ministry of Interior: public holiday declarations.
13public holidays
12fall on a weekday
6long weekends (Mon or Fri)
249working days in 2026

Public holidays in 2026

New Year's Day
Jan 1Thursday
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Eid al-Fitr
Mar 19Thursday
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Eid al-Fitr (second day)
Mar 20Friday
Passed
Good Friday
Apr 3Friday
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Easter Monday
Apr 6Monday
Passed
Workers' Day
May 1Friday
Passed
Eid-el-Kabir
May 27Wednesday
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Eid-el-Kabir (second day)
May 28Thursday
Passed
Democracy Day
Jun 12Friday
Passed
Eid-ul-Mawlid
Aug 25Tuesday
Passed
Independence Day
Oct 1Thursday
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Christmas Day
Dec 25Friday
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Boxing DayFalls on a weekend
Dec 26Saturday
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Working days in 2026

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January22121
February20020
March22220
April22220
May21318
June22121
July23023
August21120
September22022
October22121
November21021
December23122
Total26112249

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

What is the next public holiday?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.
How many public holidays are there in Nigeria in 2026?
There are 13 public holidays: New Year's Day, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (second day), Good Friday, Easter Monday, Workers' Day, Eid-el-Kabir, Eid-el-Kabir (second day), Democracy Day, Eid-ul-Mawlid, Independence Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. 12 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2026.
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 2026?
249 working days: 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 12 public holidays that fall on a weekday.