Nigeria public holidays 2026
National public holidays in Nigeria. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2026 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| March 19, 2026 | Thursday | Id el Fitr |
| March 20, 2026 | Friday | Id el Fitr Holiday |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Workers' Day |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Id el Kabir (estimated) |
| May 29, 2026 | Friday | Id el Kabir Holiday (estimated) |
| June 12, 2026 | Friday | Democracy Day |
| August 26, 2026 | Wednesday | Id el Maulud (estimated) |
| October 1, 2026 | Thursday | National Day |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
| December 28, 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (observed) |
Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday. Coverage: 2010–2040. Source: python-holidays (MIT), national public holidays.
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FAQ
How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2026?
14 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2026, in addition to weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
What days are weekends for Nigeria?
Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday.
When is the next Nigeria holiday?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.
How do I check Nigeria business days in code?
Call GET https://bankday.jacklehoff4866.workers.dev/v1/business-day?calendar=ng&date=YYYY-MM-DD with a free Bankday API key. The response says whether the date is a business day and gives the next and previous business days.