Nigeria Public Holidays 2026
January
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.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.
Valentine's Day
February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
March
Mothering Sunday
Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Women's Day
Women's Day is an observance in Nigeria
Eid El-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.
Eid El-Fitr Holiday
Eid El-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Nigeria
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
May
Workers' Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Day off for Workers' Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Children's Day
Children's Day is an observance in Nigeria
Id el Kabir
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.
Id el Kabir additional holiday
Id el Kabir additional holiday is a public holiday in Nigeria
Presidential Inauguration Holiday
Presidential Inauguration Holiday is a public holiday in Nigeria
June
Democracy Day
Democracy Day is a public holiday in Nigeria
Day off for Democracy Day
Democracy Day is a public holiday in Nigeria
Al-Hijra
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Father's Day
Father's Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
August
Isese Day
Isese Day is a local holiday in Nigeria
Id el Maulud
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
State Creation Anniversary Day
State Creation Anniversary Day is a local holiday in Nigeria
October
National Day
National Day is a public holiday in Nigeria
Day off for National Day
National Day is a public holiday in Nigeria
Day off for Id el Maulud
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
December
Sambisa Memorial Day
Sambisa Memorial Day is a local holiday in Nigeria
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a public holiday in Nigeria
Day off for Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Day off for Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a public holiday in Nigeria
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.