When are the next National holidays in Nigeria?
Upcoming Holidays
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Isese Day
Aug 20, . A public holiday to mark the Traditional Worshippers' Day, also known as Isese Day. -
Eidul-Mawlid
Aug 25, . Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of ... -
Independence Day
Oct 1, . This is the national day of Nigeria and is always celebrated on October 1st. It marks ... -
Thanksgiving Day
Nov 2, . A religious holiday in Bayelsa state to give thanks to god. -
Public Holiday
Nov 16, . A work-free day in Anambra State for the posthumous birthday of the first President of ... -
Sambisa Memorial Day
Dec 22, . Borno only. Remembering victims of Boko Haram insurgents
List of Holidays in Nigeria in 2026
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Public Holiday | Government Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Public Holiday | Government Holiday | |
| Thursday | Eid-el-fitri Sallah | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Eid-el-fitri Sallah Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Bayelsa Public Holiday | Government Holiday | |
| Friday | Worker's Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Id el Kabir | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Children's Day | Not A Public Holiday | |
| Thursday | Id el Kabir Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Democracy Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Islamic New Year | Regional Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Islamic New Year | Regional Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Public Holiday | Regional Holiday | |
| Thursday | Isese Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Eidul-Mawlid | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Independence Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Thanksgiving Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Monday | Public Holiday | Regional Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Sambisa Memorial Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Friday | Christmas Day | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Boxing Day | National Holiday |
| Key |
Nigeria Holiday News
- 17 March 2026: Nigeria declares Public Holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr source: Public Holiday News
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