Nigeria 2026

Complete list of public holidays for 2026

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New Year's Day

January 1, 2026 • Thursday

Public Holidays 2026

All public holidays in Nigeria for 2026

HolidayDateDayStatus
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026Thursday33 days
Good Friday
April 3, 2026Friday125 days
Easter Monday
April 6, 2026Monday128 days
Workers' Day
May 1, 2026Friday153 days
Children's Day
May 27, 2026Wednesday179 days
Democracy Day
June 12, 2026Friday195 days
National Day
October 1, 2026Thursday306 days
National Youth Day
November 1, 2026Sunday337 days
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026Friday391 days
Boxing Day
December 28, 2026Monday394 days
2026

2026 Holiday Statistics for Nigeria

10
Total Holidays
1
Weekend Holidays
2
Monday Holidays
4
Friday Holidays

1 holiday fall on weekend in 2026

6 holidays create long weekend opportunities

⏳ Planning ahead for 2026 (1 year from now)