🇳🇬Nigeria 2023 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Nigeria in 2023, 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 | 2023-01-01 | 1367 days ago | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2023-04-07 | 1271 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2023-04-09 | 1269 days ago | Memorial Days |
Easter Monday | 2023-04-10 | 1268 days ago | Public Holidays |
Id el Fitr | 2023-04-21 | 1257 days ago | Public Holidays |
Worker's Day | 2023-05-01 | 1247 days ago | Public Holidays |
Children's Day | 2023-05-27 | 1221 days ago | Public Holidays |
Democracy Day | 2023-06-12 | 1205 days ago | Public Holidays |
Id el Kabir | 2023-06-28 | 1189 days ago | Public Holidays |
Islamic New Year | 2023-07-19 | 1168 days ago | Public Holidays |
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | 2023-09-27 | 1098 days ago | Public Holidays |
Independence Day | 2023-10-01 | 1094 days ago | Public Holidays |
National Youth Day | 2023-11-01 | 1063 days ago | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2023-12-25 | 1009 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2023-12-26 | 1008 days ago | Public Holidays |
New Year's Eve | 2023-12-31 | 1003 days ago | Memorial Days |
Nigeria 2023 Holiday Planning Highlights
Nigeria has 14 public holidays in 2023. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
14
Public holidays
5
Long weekends
0
Bridge days
3
Weekend holidays
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 5 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Good Friday: 2023-04-07 to 2023-04-10, 4 consecutive days
- Id el Fitr: 2023-04-21 to 2023-04-23, 3 consecutive days
- Worker's Day: 2023-04-29 to 2023-05-01, 3 consecutive days
- Democracy Day: 2023-06-10 to 2023-06-12, 3 consecutive days
- Christmas Day: 2023-12-23 to 2023-12-26, 4 consecutive days
In 2023, 3 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Nigeria provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
4 is the busiest holiday month, with 3 public holidays.