🇳🇬Nigeria 2022 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Nigeria in 2022, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 16 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2022-01-01 | 1731 days ago | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2022-04-15 | 1627 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2022-04-17 | 1625 days ago | Memorial Days |
Easter Monday | 2022-04-18 | 1624 days ago | Public Holidays |
Worker's Day | 2022-05-01 | 1611 days ago | Public Holidays |
Id el Fitr | 2022-05-02 | 1610 days ago | Public Holidays |
Children's Day | 2022-05-27 | 1585 days ago | Public Holidays |
Democracy Day | 2022-06-12 | 1569 days ago | Public Holidays |
Id el Kabir | 2022-07-09 | 1542 days ago | Public Holidays |
Islamic New Year | 2022-07-30 | 1521 days ago | Public Holidays |
Independence Day | 2022-10-01 | 1458 days ago | Public Holidays |
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | 2022-10-08 | 1451 days ago | Public Holidays |
National Youth Day | 2022-11-01 | 1427 days ago | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2022-12-25 | 1373 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2022-12-26 | 1372 days ago | Public Holidays |
New Year's Eve | 2022-12-31 | 1367 days ago | Memorial Days |
Nigeria 2022 Holiday Planning Highlights
Nigeria has 14 public holidays in 2022. 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 4 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Good Friday: 2022-04-15 to 2022-04-18, 4 consecutive days
- Worker's Day: 2022-04-30 to 2022-05-02, 3 consecutive days
- Children's Day: 2022-05-27 to 2022-05-29, 3 consecutive days
- Christmas Day: 2022-12-24 to 2022-12-26, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 1 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- National Youth Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2022-10-29 to 2022-11-01
In 2022, 8 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 3 public holidays.