🇳🇬Nigeria - 2022 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Nigeria in 2022, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 16 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2022-01-01 | 1737 days ago | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2022-04-15 | 1633 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2022-04-17 | 1631 days ago | Memorial Days |
Easter Monday | 2022-04-18 | 1630 days ago | Public Holidays |
Worker's Day | 2022-05-01 | 1617 days ago | Public Holidays |
Id el Fitr | 2022-05-02 | 1616 days ago | Public Holidays |
Children's Day | 2022-05-27 | 1591 days ago | Public Holidays |
Democracy Day | 2022-06-12 | 1575 days ago | Public Holidays |
Id el Kabir | 2022-07-09 | 1548 days ago | Public Holidays |
Islamic New Year | 2022-07-30 | 1527 days ago | Public Holidays |
Independence Day | 2022-10-01 | 1464 days ago | Public Holidays |
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | 2022-10-08 | 1457 days ago | Public Holidays |
National Youth Day | 2022-11-01 | 1433 days ago | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2022-12-25 | 1379 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2022-12-26 | 1378 days ago | Public Holidays |
New Year's Eve | 2022-12-31 | 1373 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 time off
The following 4 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, 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.