Public Holidays in Nigeria
Public holidays, bank holidays and observances in Nigeria for 2026
Public Holidays in Nigeria
Public holidays, bank holidays and observances in Nigeria for 2026
2026
Jan1
New Year's Day
Thu, Jan 1Public Holiday
62 days ago
Apr3
Good Friday
Fri, Apr 3Public Holiday
in 30 days
Apr6
Easter Monday
Mon, Apr 6Public Holiday
in 33 days
May1
Workers' Day
Fri, May 1Public Holiday
in 58 days
May27
Children's Day
Wed, May 27Public Holiday
in 84 days
Jun12
Democracy Day
Fri, Jun 12Public Holiday
in 100 days
Oct1
Independence Day
Thu, Oct 1Public Holiday
in 211 days
Dec25
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25Public Holiday
in 296 days
Dec26
Boxing Day
Sat, Dec 26Public Holiday
in 297 days
Long Weekends
4d
Good Friday
Apr 3 – Apr 5
3d
Easter Monday
Apr 4 – Apr 6
3d
Workers' Day
May 1 – May 3
3d
Democracy Day
Jun 12 – Jun 14
3d
Calendar 2026
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Holidays
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Long Weekends