Is It a Holiday Today
Is today a public holiday in Nigeria?
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Nigeria?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Nigeria.
Next public holiday in Nigeria
National Youth Day on Sunday 1 November 2026, in 15 days. The last one was Independence Day on 1 October 2026.
Upcoming public holidays in Nigeria
| Holiday | Date | When |
|---|---|---|
| National Youth Day | Sunday 1 November 2026 | in 15 days |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 | in 69 days |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December 2026 | in 70 days |
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January 2027 | in 76 days |
| Id el Fitr | Tuesday 9 March 2027 | in 143 days |
| Good Friday | Friday 26 March 2027 | in 160 days |
Public holidays in Nigeria in 2026
Nigeria has 14 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a weekend. 3 are still ahead.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Id el Fitr |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Worker's Day |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Id el Kabir |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Children's Day |
| 12 June 2026 | Friday | Democracy Day |
| 16 June 2026 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year |
| 25 August 2026 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| 1 October 2026 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| 1 November 2026 | Sundayweekend | National Youth Day |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Boxing Day |
Long weekends in Nigeria in 2026
These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.
Public holidays in Nigeria in 2027
Nigeria has 16 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.
Questions people ask about holidays in Nigeria
Is today a public holiday in Nigeria?
No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Nigeria, not a public holiday.
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Nigeria?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Nigeria.
What is the next public holiday in Nigeria?
The next public holiday in Nigeria is National Youth Day on Sunday 1 November 2026, in 15 days.
How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2026?
Nigeria has 14 public holidays in 2026. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 3 are still to come this year.
Does Nigeria move a holiday that falls on a weekend?
Our data lists no substitute days for Nigeria in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.
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