Nigeria Public Holidays 2026
There are 13 public holidays in Nigeria in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
Next holiday
Id el Maulud
26 August 2026 (Wednesday), in 54 days
Public holidays in 2026
The 13 public holidays Nigeria marks in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Eid El-FitrEid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Eid El-Fitr HolidayEid El-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Nigeria |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good FridayGood Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter MondayEaster Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Workers' DayLabor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Id el KabirEid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Id el Kabir additional holidayId el Kabir additional holiday is a public holiday in Nigeria |
| 12 June 2026 | Friday | Democracy DayDemocracy Day is a public holiday in Nigeria |
| 26 August 2026 | Wednesday | Id el MauludMawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar. |
| 1 October 2026 | Thursday | National DayNational Day is a public holiday in Nigeria |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Boxing DayBoxing Day is a public holiday in Nigeria |
Religious holidays in 2026
Religious dates many households in Nigeria mark, whether or not they are days off.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 18 February 2026 | Wednesday | Ash WednesdayAsh Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches. |
| 4 April 2026 | Saturday | Holy SaturdayHoly Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday. |
| 5 April 2026 | Sunday | Easter SundayEaster Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| 24 December 2026 | Thursday | Christmas EveChristmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
Beyond the public and religious holidays above, Nigeria also has many observances, seasonal markers and regional dates. OneHaus tracks the full set and keeps them current in your shared home calendar, so you never have to chase them down. Start free.
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Other years
See the Nigeria holidays hub for every year.
Holidays in other countries
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Nigeria in 2026?
There are 13 public holidays in Nigeria in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.
When is the next holiday in Nigeria?
The next holiday in Nigeria is Id el Maulud on 26 August 2026 (Wednesday).
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