National Holidays in Nigeria
8
public holidays
7
during weekdays
New Year's Day
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National Holidays in Nigeria 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Friday |
| April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Worker's Day | Friday |
| June 12, 2026 | Democracy Day | Friday |
| October 1, 2026 | Independence Day | Thursday |
| December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Friday |
| December 26, 2026 | Boxing Day | Saturday |
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Good Friday
April 3, 2026
Easter Monday
April 6, 2026
Worker's Day
May 1, 2026
Democracy Day
June 12, 2026
Independence Day
October 1, 2026
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Boxing Day
December 26, 2026
2026 Calendar
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September
October
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December
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January 2026
1 vacation idea
April 2026
2 vacation ideas
May 2026
1 vacation idea
June 2026
1 vacation idea
October 2026
1 vacation idea
December 2026
1 vacation idea
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nigeria has 8 national holidays in 2026. Of these, 7 fall on weekdays and 1 fall on weekends.