🇳🇬Nigeria 2024 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Nigeria in 2024, 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 | 2024-01-01 | 1002 days ago | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2024-03-29 | 914 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2024-03-31 | 912 days ago | Memorial Days |
Easter Monday | 2024-04-01 | 911 days ago | Public Holidays |
Id el Fitr | 2024-04-10 | 902 days ago | Public Holidays |
Worker's Day | 2024-05-01 | 881 days ago | Public Holidays |
Children's Day | 2024-05-27 | 855 days ago | Public Holidays |
Democracy Day | 2024-06-12 | 839 days ago | Public Holidays |
Id el Kabir | 2024-06-16 | 835 days ago | Public Holidays |
Islamic New Year | 2024-07-07 | 814 days ago | Public Holidays |
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | 2024-09-15 | 744 days ago | Public Holidays |
Independence Day | 2024-10-01 | 728 days ago | Public Holidays |
National Youth Day | 2024-11-01 | 697 days ago | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2024-12-25 | 643 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2024-12-26 | 642 days ago | Public Holidays |
New Year's Eve | 2024-12-31 | 637 days ago | Memorial Days |
Nigeria 2024 Holiday Planning Highlights
Nigeria has 14 public holidays in 2024. 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.
- New Year's Day: 2023-12-30 to 2024-01-01, 3 consecutive days
- Good Friday: 2024-03-29 to 2024-04-01, 4 consecutive days
- Children's Day: 2024-05-25 to 2024-05-27, 3 consecutive days
- National Youth Day: 2024-11-01 to 2024-11-03, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 2 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Independence Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2024-09-28 to 2024-10-01
- Christmas Day: after taking leave, enjoy 5 consecutive days from 2024-12-25 to 2024-12-29
In 2024, 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 2 public holidays.