🇳🇬Nigeria - 2024 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Nigeria in 2024, 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 | 2024-01-01 | 1006 days ago | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2024-03-29 | 918 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2024-03-31 | 916 days ago | Memorial Days |
Easter Monday | 2024-04-01 | 915 days ago | Public Holidays |
Id el Fitr | 2024-04-10 | 906 days ago | Public Holidays |
Worker's Day | 2024-05-01 | 885 days ago | Public Holidays |
Children's Day | 2024-05-27 | 859 days ago | Public Holidays |
Democracy Day | 2024-06-12 | 843 days ago | Public Holidays |
Id el Kabir | 2024-06-16 | 839 days ago | Public Holidays |
Islamic New Year | 2024-07-07 | 818 days ago | Public Holidays |
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | 2024-09-15 | 748 days ago | Public Holidays |
Independence Day | 2024-10-01 | 732 days ago | Public Holidays |
National Youth Day | 2024-11-01 | 701 days ago | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2024-12-25 | 647 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2024-12-26 | 646 days ago | Public Holidays |
New Year's Eve | 2024-12-31 | 641 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 time off
The following 4 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2024-09-28 to 2024-10-01
- Christmas Day: after taking time off, 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.