Niger Public Holidays 2026

January

New Year

New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

February

Ramadan Start

Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.

Observance

March

Sat6

Lailat al-Qadr

Laylat al-Qadr commmemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).

Public Holiday

Wed10

Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.

Public Holiday

Thu11

Eid al-Fitr Holiday

The second day of Eid al-Fitr celebrations, marking the end of Ramadan. Made a public holiday by Niger's Council of Ministers on March 3, 2026.

Public Holiday

Fri26

Refoundation Day

Refoundation Day commemorates the Refounding Charter of March 26, 2025. Established as a public holiday by Niger's Council of Ministers on March 3, 2026.

Public Holiday

Mon29

Easter Monday

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.

Public Holiday

April

Sat24

Concord Day

Concord Day is a public holiday in Niger

Public Holiday

May

Fri1

Labour Day

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Public Holiday

Wed27

Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.

Public Holiday

Thu28