Overview of 15 public holidays and observances in Nigeria for 2026, including 15 official public holidays. Dates are shown with the day of the week.
Public holidays in Nigeria 2025 · Public holidays in Nigeria 2027 · Calendar 2026
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| (Thursday) | New Year's Day |
| (Friday) | Eid al-Fitr |
| (Saturday) | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| (Friday) | Good Friday |
| (Sunday) | Easter Sunday |
| (Monday) | Easter Monday |
| (Friday) | Workers' Day |
| (Wednesday) | Eid al-Adha |
| (Thursday) | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| (Friday) | Democracy Day |
| (Tuesday) | Prophet's Birthday |
| (Thursday) | Independence Day |
| (Friday) | Christmas Day |
| (Saturday) | Boxing Day |
| (Monday) | Boxing Day (observed) |