🇳🇬Nigeria - 2027 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Nigeria in 2027, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 18 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2027-01-01 | 89 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Id el Fitr | 2027-03-09 | 156 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2027-03-26 | 173 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2027-03-28 | 175 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Easter Monday | 2027-03-29 | 176 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Worker's Day | 2027-05-01 | 209 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Worker's Day (substitute day) | 2027-05-03 | 211 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Id el Kabir | 2027-05-16 | 224 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Children's Day | 2027-05-27 | 235 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Islamic New Year | 2027-06-06 | 245 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Democracy Day | 2027-06-12 | 251 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Democracy Day (substitute day) | 2027-06-14 | 253 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | 2027-08-14 | 314 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Independence Day | 2027-10-01 | 362 days remaining | Public Holidays |
National Youth Day | 2027-11-01 | 393 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2027-12-25 | 447 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2027-12-26 | 448 days remaining | Public Holidays |
New Year's Eve | 2027-12-31 | 453 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 time off
The following 6 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2027-03-06 to 2027-03-09
- Children's Day: after taking time off, 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.