Public Holidays in Nigeria 2026 🇳🇬
Nigeria has 5 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is Eid-el-Mawlid (estimated) on 25. Aug. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Nigeria.
This year, Nigeria observes 15 public holidays , with 19 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Eid-el-Mawlid (estimated) on 25. Aug. The most recently passed holiday was Democracy Day.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday Bridge day | Eid-el-Mawlid (estimated) | Public holiday | |
| Thursday Bridge day | Independence Day | Public holiday | |
| Friday Long weekend | Christmas Day | Public holiday | |
| Saturday | Boxing Day | Public holiday | |
| Monday Long weekend | Boxing Day (observed) | Public holiday |
Long weekends in Nigeria 2026
These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.
- Eid-el-Mawlid (estimated) — (Tuesday) — take Monday off to bridge into the weekend
- Independence Day — (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
- Christmas Day — (Friday) — long weekend
- Boxing Day (observed) — (Monday) — long weekend
Holidays that change date in Nigeria
Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2026 to 2027.
- Eid-el-Fitr (estimated): →
- Eid-el-Fitr Holiday (estimated): →
- Good Friday: →
- Easter Monday: →
- Eid-el-Kabir (estimated): →
- Eid-el-Kabir Holiday (estimated): →
- Eid-el-Mawlid (estimated): →
