Nigeria Public Holidays
Public holidays in Nigeria are declared under the Public Holidays Act, with the power to appoint additional days resting with the government. The calendar combines Christian, Islamic and national civic holidays, and the Islamic dates depend on sighting of the moon so they shift from year to year.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
Next holiday
Id el Maulud
26 August 2026 (Wednesday), in 54 days
Upcoming public holidays
The holidays that matter most in Nigeria
National Day (Independence Day)
National Day falls on 1 October and marks Nigeria's independence from British rule in 1960.
Democracy Day
Democracy Day is observed on 12 June, a date adopted in 2018 to commemorate the 1993 presidential election, having previously been marked on 29 May.
Eid El-Fitr
Eid El-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and its date is confirmed by moon sighting, so it moves earlier each year against the Gregorian calendar.
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How public holidays work in Nigeria
When a public holiday falls on a weekend, the following working day is commonly declared a holiday in its place. Public holidays are the days most workplaces and schools in Nigeria treat as days off, so they shape when people travel, book time away and plan around childcare. Religious holidays and wider observances sit alongside them. They are not always days off, but they are dates many households still mark. Each year page lists the public and religious holidays in full, and OneHaus keeps the complete set current in your shared home calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Nigeria have?
Nigeria has 13 public holidays in 2026. Open a year below to see each one with its date and day of the week.
When is the next holiday in Nigeria?
The next holiday is Id el Maulud on 26 August 2026 (Wednesday).
Can I add Nigeria holidays to my calendar?
Yes. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to Nigeria's holidays and keeps them up to date, so they show up in your shared calendar on iPhone and in any browser. Start with a free 30-day trial, no card needed, then one subscription covers everyone in your home.