Nigeria public holidays 2027
National public holidays in Nigeria. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2027 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| March 10, 2027 | Wednesday | Id el Fitr (estimated) |
| March 11, 2027 | Thursday | Id el Fitr Holiday (estimated) |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Workers' Day |
| May 3, 2027 | Monday | Workers' Day (observed) |
| May 17, 2027 | Monday | Id el Kabir (estimated) |
| May 18, 2027 | Tuesday | Id el Kabir Holiday (estimated) |
| May 29, 2027 | Saturday | Presidential Inauguration Day |
| June 12, 2027 | Saturday | Democracy Day |
| June 14, 2027 | Monday | Democracy Day (observed) |
| August 15, 2027 | Sunday | Id el Maulud (estimated) |
| August 16, 2027 | Monday | Id el Maulud (observed, estimated) |
| October 1, 2027 | Friday | National Day |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Boxing Day |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Christmas Day (observed) |
| December 28, 2027 | Tuesday | 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 2027?
19 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2027, 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.