🇳🇬Nigeria 2027 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Nigeria in 2027, 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 | 2027-01-01 | 94 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Id el Fitr | 2027-03-09 | 161 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2027-03-26 | 178 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2027-03-28 | 180 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Easter Monday | 2027-03-29 | 181 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Worker's Day | 2027-05-01 | 214 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Worker's Day (substitute day) | 2027-05-03 | 216 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Id el Kabir | 2027-05-16 | 229 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Children's Day | 2027-05-27 | 240 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Islamic New Year | 2027-06-06 | 250 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Democracy Day | 2027-06-12 | 256 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Democracy Day (substitute day) | 2027-06-14 | 258 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | 2027-08-14 | 319 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Independence Day | 2027-10-01 | 367 days remaining | Public Holidays |
National Youth Day | 2027-11-01 | 398 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2027-12-25 | 452 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2027-12-26 | 453 days remaining | Public Holidays |
New Year's Eve | 2027-12-31 | 458 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Nigeria 2027 Holiday Planning Highlights
Nigeria has 16 public holidays in 2027. 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 6 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- New Year's Day: 2027-01-01 to 2027-01-03, 3 consecutive days
- Good Friday: 2027-03-26 to 2027-03-29, 4 consecutive days
- Worker's Day: 2027-05-01 to 2027-05-03, 3 consecutive days
- Democracy Day: 2027-06-12 to 2027-06-14, 3 consecutive days
- Independence Day: 2027-10-01 to 2027-10-03, 3 consecutive days
- National Youth Day: 2027-10-30 to 2027-11-01, 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.
- Id el Fitr: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2027-03-06 to 2027-03-09
- Children's Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2027-05-27 to 2027-05-30
In 2027, 7 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.