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Nigeria Public Holidays 2027

There are 13 public holidays in Nigeria in 2027, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.

Last updated 3 July 2026.

Public holidays in 2027

The 13 public holidays Nigeria marks in 2027.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2027FridayNew Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
10 March 2027WednesdayEid 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.
11 March 2027ThursdayEid El-Fitr HolidayEid El-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Nigeria
26 March 2027FridayGood FridayGood Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
29 March 2027MondayEaster MondayEaster Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
1 May 2027SaturdayWorkers' DayLabor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
17 May 2027MondayId 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.
18 May 2027TuesdayId el Kabir additional holidayId el Kabir additional holiday is a public holiday in Nigeria
12 June 2027SaturdayDemocracy DayDemocracy Day is a public holiday in Nigeria
15 August 2027SundayId el MauludMawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
1 October 2027FridayNational DayNational Day is a public holiday in Nigeria
25 December 2027SaturdayChristmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
26 December 2027SundayBoxing DayBoxing Day is a public holiday in Nigeria

Religious holidays in 2027

Religious dates many households in Nigeria mark, whether or not they are days off.

DateDayHoliday
10 February 2027WednesdayAsh WednesdayAsh Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.
27 March 2027SaturdayHoly SaturdayHoly Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
28 March 2027SundayEaster SundayEaster Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
24 December 2027FridayChristmas 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 2027?

There are 13 public holidays in Nigeria in 2027. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.

What are the holiday dates for Nigeria in 2027?

Every public holiday for Nigeria in 2027, with its date and day of the week, is in the table above.

Can I add Nigeria 2027 holidays to my calendar?

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