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Public holidays in Nigeria in 2027
Nigeria has 16 public holidays in 2027. 7 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. May has the most with 4.
2027 public holiday dates in Nigeria
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| 9 March 2027 | Tuesday | Id el Fitr |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 29 March 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturdayweekend | Worker's Day |
| 3 May 2027 | Monday | Worker's Day (substitute day)substitute |
| 16 May 2027 | Sundayweekend | Id el Kabir |
| 27 May 2027 | Thursday | Children's Day |
| 6 June 2027 | Sundayweekend | Islamic New Year |
| 12 June 2027 | Saturdayweekend | Democracy Day |
| 14 June 2027 | Monday | Democracy Day (substitute day)substitute |
| 14 August 2027 | Saturdayweekend | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| 1 October 2027 | Friday | Independence Day |
| 1 November 2027 | Monday | National Youth Day |
| 25 December 2027 | Saturdayweekend | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2027 | Sundayweekend | Boxing Day |
Long weekends in Nigeria in 2027
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2027, each giving a three-day weekend.
New Year's Day: Fri 1 JanuaryGood Friday: Fri 26 MarchEaster Monday: Mon 29 MarchWorker's Day (substitute day): Mon 3 MayDemocracy Day (substitute day): Mon 14 JuneIndependence Day: Fri 1 OctoberNational Youth Day: Mon 1 November
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2027
Worker's Day: Saturday 1 May 2027Id el Kabir: Sunday 16 May 2027Islamic New Year: Sunday 6 June 2027Democracy Day: Saturday 12 June 2027Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid): Saturday 14 August 2027Christmas Day: Saturday 25 December 2027Boxing Day: Sunday 26 December 2027