All public holidays in Nigeria 2026
| Day | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year's day | |
| Fri | Id-el-Fitr | |
| Fri | Good Friday | |
| Mon | Easter Monday | |
| Fri | Worker's Day | |
| Thu | Id-el-Kabir | |
| Fri | Democracy day | |
| Tue | Id-el-Maulud | |
| Thu | Independence Day | |
| Fri | Christmas Day | |
| Sat | Boxing Day | |
Public holidays, festivals and observances in Nigeria 2026
Special days in January 2026
Thu,
New Year's day
nationwide public holiday
Special days in March 2026
Sun,
Women's Day
Fri,
Id-el-Fitr
nationwide public holiday
Special days in April 2026
Fri,
Good Friday
nationwide public holiday
Mon,
Easter Monday
nationwide public holiday
Special days in May 2026
Fri,
Worker's Day
nationwide public holiday
Thu,
Id-el-Kabir
nationwide public holiday
Special days in June 2026
Fri,
Democracy day
nationwide public holiday
Special days in August 2026
Tue,
Id-el-Maulud
nationwide public holiday
Special days in October 2026
Thu,
Independence Day
nationwide public holiday
Special days in December 2026
Fri,
Christmas Day
nationwide public holiday
Sat,
Boxing Day
nationwide public holiday
Frequently asked questions about public holidays in Nigeria
What public holidays are there in Nigeria?
The nationwide public holidays in Nigeria in 2026 are New Year's day, Id-el-Fitr, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Worker's Day, Id-el-Kabir, Democracy day, Id-el-Maulud, Independence Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Is today a public holiday in Nigeria?
Today, 26 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Nigeria. It is an ordinary Monday.
When is the next public holiday in Nigeria?
The next public holiday in Nigeria is on 25 December 2026: Christmas Day, a nationwide public holiday.