🇳🇬Nigeria 2026 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Nigeria in 2026, 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 | 2026-01-01 | 270 days ago | Public Holidays |
Id el Fitr | 2026-03-20 | 192 days ago | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2026-04-03 | 178 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2026-04-05 | 176 days ago | Memorial Days |
Easter Monday | 2026-04-06 | 175 days ago | Public Holidays |
Worker's Day | 2026-05-01 | 150 days ago | Public Holidays |
Id el Kabir | 2026-05-27 | 124 days ago | Public Holidays |
Children's Day | 2026-05-27 | 124 days ago | Public Holidays |
Democracy Day | 2026-06-12 | 108 days ago | Public Holidays |
Islamic New Year | 2026-06-16 | 104 days ago | Public Holidays |
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | 2026-08-25 | 34 days ago | Public Holidays |
Independence Day | 2026-10-01 | 3 days remaining | Public Holidays |
National Youth Day | 2026-11-01 | 34 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2026-12-25 | 88 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2026-12-26 | 89 days remaining | Public Holidays |
New Year's Eve | 2026-12-31 | 94 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Nigeria 2026 Holiday Planning Highlights
Nigeria has 13 public holidays in 2026. 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 5 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Id el Fitr: 2026-03-20 to 2026-03-22, 3 consecutive days
- Good Friday: 2026-04-03 to 2026-04-06, 4 consecutive days
- Worker's Day: 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-03, 3 consecutive days
- Democracy Day: 2026-06-12 to 2026-06-14, 3 consecutive days
- Christmas Day: 2026-12-25 to 2026-12-27, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 4 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- New Year's Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- Islamic New Year: after taking leave, enjoy 5 consecutive days from 2026-06-12 to 2026-06-16
- Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid): after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-08-22 to 2026-08-25
- Independence Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-04
In 2026, 2 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.