How many national public holidays does Nigeria have in 2027?
Nigeria has 13 national public holidays in 2027. These apply across the whole country; local holidays for a department or municipality are not included.
When is the next public holiday in Nigeria?
The next one is New Year's Day, on January 1 (Friday). 57 days to go.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
5 of the 13 fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Workers' Day (May 1), Democracy Day (June 12), Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (August 15), Christmas Day (December 25), 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 extra pay. The details and the rate depend on the law of Nigeria and on your contract: check with your country’s labour authority. More about work and rights in Nigeria →
Does this list include regional holidays?
No. Only NATIONAL holidays are listed, the ones that apply across Nigeria. Patron saint festivals and department or municipal holidays are left out on purpose: mixing them in would produce a list that applies to no one in particular, because someone who lives in one town does not get another town’s patron saint day off.
This list includes only the NATIONAL public holidays of Nigeria, the ones that apply countrywide. It does not include patron saint festivals or department or municipal holidays: for those, check with the labour authority of Nigeria or your local government.
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