Nigeria · 2026

Public holidays in Nigeria 2026

10
days until Independence Day

13 national public holidays · 11 fall on a weekday

Updated on September 20, 2026

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All 2026 public holidays

10 holidays have already passed this year
  1. 1 janThuNew Year's Day
  2. 20 marFriEid al-Fitr estimated date
  3. 21 marSatEid al-Fitr (Second Day) estimated date
  4. 3 aprFriGood Friday
  5. 6 aprMonEaster Monday
  6. 1 mayFriWorkers' Day
  7. 27 mayWedEid al-Adha estimated date
  8. 28 mayThuEid al-Adha (Second Day) estimated date
  9. 12 junFriDemocracy Day
  10. 25 augTueProphet Muhammad's Birthday estimated date
  1. 1 octThuIndependence Day10 days
  2. 25 decFriChristmas Day95 days
  3. 26 decSatBoxing Day96 days

estimated date Dates marked as estimated follow the lunar calendar: the official authority confirms them shortly before and they can shift by a day.

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Long weekends in 2026

How many days off each holiday gives you, and how many vacation days it takes to stretch it.

Independence Day October 1 Bridge

Falls on Thursday. Taking Friday October 2 off, that is 4 days in a row.

Christmas Day / Boxing Day December 25 – December 26 3 days off

Falls on Friday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

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Frequently asked questions

How many national public holidays does Nigeria have in 2026?
Nigeria has 13 national public holidays in 2026. These apply across the whole country; local holidays for a district or municipality are not included.
Which is the next public holiday in Nigeria?
The next one is Independence Day, on October 1 (Thursday). 10 days to go.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
2 of the 13 fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (March 21), Boxing Day (December 26).
Are public holidays paid in Nigeria?
National public holidays are generally paid days off, and working on one usually entitles you to a premium. The details and the rate depend on Nigeria law and on your contract: check your country labour authority.
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Does this list include regional holidays?
No. Only NATIONAL holidays are listed, the ones that apply across Nigeria. Local patron saint days and district or municipal holidays are deliberately excluded: mixing them would produce a list that applies to no one in particular, because someone in one town does not get another town local holiday off.
This list covers only the NATIONAL public holidays of Nigeria, the ones that apply countrywide. It does not include local patron saint days or district holidays: for those, check the labour authority of Nigeria or your local government.

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