Nigeria public holidays 2026–2027
All public holidays in Nigeria for 2026 and 2027, with weekdays, long weekends and days left until the next one.
D-43in 43 days
2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day | passed |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday Long weekend | passed |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday Long weekend | passed |
| May 1 | Fri | Workers' Day Long weekend | passed |
| May 27 | Wed | Children's Day | passed |
| Jun 12 | Fri | Democracy Day Long weekend | passed |
| Oct 1 | Thu | National Day | passed |
| Nov 1 | Sun | National Youth Day | passed |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day Long weekend | D-43 |
| Dec 28 | Mon | Boxing Day Long weekend | D-46 |
2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Fri | New Year's Day Long weekend | D-50 |
| Mar 26 | Fri | Good Friday Long weekend | D-134 |
| Mar 29 | Mon | Easter Monday Long weekend | D-137 |
| May 3 | Mon | Workers' Day Long weekend | D-172 |
| May 27 | Thu | Children's Day | D-196 |
| Jun 12 | Sat | Democracy Day | D-212 |
| Oct 1 | Fri | National Day Long weekend | D-323 |
| Nov 1 | Mon | National Youth Day Long weekend | D-354 |
| Dec 27 | Mon | Christmas Day Long weekend | D-410 |
| Dec 27 | Mon | Boxing Day Long weekend | D-410 |
Public holidays can change by government decision; check official announcements for travel or work plans.