Nigeria Public Holidays 2026
Official calendar of holidays and observances
Quick Facts
Official Holiday Calendar
New Year's Day
First day of the calendar year
Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day
Commemoration of Nigerian Armed Forces servicemen
Good Friday
Christian commemoration of the crucifixion
Easter Monday
Christian celebration following Easter Sunday
Workers' Day
International Workers' Day
Eid el-Fitr
Festival marking the end of Ramadan
Democracy Day
Celebration of first democratic elections
Eid el-Kabir
Festival of the Sacrifice
Eid el-Maulud
Birthday of Prophet Muhammad
Sambisa Memorial Day
Commemorates the capture of Sambisa Forest from Boko Haram
Christmas Day
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus
Boxing Day
Day after Christmas
Discover Nigeria's Rich Holiday Heritage
Your guide to African celebrations — from ancient traditions to modern observances.
Historical Timeline
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Smart Filtering
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Regional Insights
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Calendar Integration
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