Nigeria · 2027

Public holidays in Nigeria 2027

102
days until New Year's Day

13 national public holidays · 8 fall on a weekday

Updated on September 20, 2026

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All 2027 public holidays

  1. 1 janFriNew Year's Day102 days
  2. 10 marWedEid al-Fitr estimated date170 days
  3. 11 marThuEid al-Fitr (Second Day) estimated date171 days
  4. 26 marFriGood Friday186 days
  5. 29 marMonEaster Monday189 days
  6. 1 maySatWorkers' Day222 days
  7. 17 mayMonEid al-Adha estimated date238 days
  8. 18 mayTueEid al-Adha (Second Day) estimated date239 days
  9. 12 junSatDemocracy Day264 days
  10. 15 augSunProphet Muhammad's Birthday estimated date328 days
  11. 1 octFriIndependence Day375 days
  12. 25 decSatChristmas Day460 days
  13. 26 decSunBoxing Day461 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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How many days off each holiday gives you, and how many vacation days it takes to stretch it.

New Year's Day January 1 3 days off

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

Eid al-Fitr / Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) March 10 – March 11 Bridge

Falls on Wednesday. Taking Monday March 8 y Tuesday March 9 off, that is 6 days in a row.

Good Friday March 26 4 days off

Falls on Friday: 4 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Easter Monday March 29 4 days off

Falls on Monday: 4 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Eid al-Adha / Eid al-Adha (Second Day) May 17 – May 18 4 days off

Falls on Monday: 4 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Independence Day October 1 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 2027?
Nigeria has 13 national public holidays in 2027. 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 New Year's Day, on January 1 (Friday). 102 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 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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