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Public holidays in Nigeria in 2026
Nigeria has 14 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. May has the most with 3.
2026 public holiday dates in Nigeria
| 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
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
Id el Fitr: Fri 20 MarchGood Friday: Fri 3 AprilEaster Monday: Mon 6 AprilWorker's Day: Fri 1 MayDemocracy Day: Fri 12 JuneChristmas Day: Fri 25 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
National Youth Day: Sunday 1 November 2026Boxing Day: Saturday 26 December 2026