Public Holidays in Nigeria 2026
Official public holidays, local names and observed dates.
This page lists public holidays in Nigeria for 2026. Holiday dates are useful for travel planning, payroll calendars, school schedules and market closures. Data is loaded server-side and cached so the holiday list is available in the HTML for search engines.
Holiday Calendar
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1, 2026 | Workers' Day | Workers' Day | Public |
| May 27, 2026 | Children's Day | Children's Day | Public |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Democracy Day | Democracy Day | Public |
| Oct 1, 2026 | National Day | National Day | Public |
| Nov 1, 2026 | National Youth Day | National Youth Day | Public |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Boxing Day | Boxing Day | Public |