🇳🇬Nigeria 2021 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Nigeria in 2021, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 18 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2021-01-01 | 2096 days ago | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2021-04-02 | 2005 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2021-04-04 | 2003 days ago | Memorial Days |
Easter Monday | 2021-04-05 | 2002 days ago | Public Holidays |
Worker's Day | 2021-05-01 | 1976 days ago | Public Holidays |
Worker's Day (substitute day) | 2021-05-03 | 1974 days ago | Public Holidays |
Id el Fitr | 2021-05-13 | 1964 days ago | Public Holidays |
Children's Day | 2021-05-27 | 1950 days ago | Public Holidays |
Democracy Day | 2021-06-12 | 1934 days ago | Public Holidays |
Democracy Day (substitute day) | 2021-06-14 | 1932 days ago | Public Holidays |
Id el Kabir | 2021-07-20 | 1896 days ago | Public Holidays |
Islamic New Year | 2021-08-09 | 1876 days ago | Public Holidays |
Independence Day | 2021-10-01 | 1823 days ago | Public Holidays |
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | 2021-10-18 | 1806 days ago | Public Holidays |
National Youth Day | 2021-11-01 | 1792 days ago | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2021-12-25 | 1738 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2021-12-26 | 1737 days ago | Public Holidays |
New Year's Eve | 2021-12-31 | 1732 days ago | Memorial Days |
Nigeria 2021 Holiday Planning Highlights
Nigeria has 16 public holidays in 2021. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 8 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- New Year's Day: 2021-01-01 to 2021-01-03, 3 consecutive days
- Good Friday: 2021-04-02 to 2021-04-05, 4 consecutive days
- Worker's Day: 2021-05-01 to 2021-05-03, 3 consecutive days
- Democracy Day: 2021-06-12 to 2021-06-14, 3 consecutive days
- Islamic New Year: 2021-08-07 to 2021-08-09, 3 consecutive days
- Independence Day: 2021-10-01 to 2021-10-03, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 3 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Id el Fitr: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-05-13 to 2021-05-16
- Children's Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-05-27 to 2021-05-30
- Id el Kabir: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-07-17 to 2021-07-20
In 2021, 4 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Nigeria provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
5 is the busiest holiday month, with 4 public holidays.