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When are the next National holidays in Nigeria?
Upcoming Holidays
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Independence Day
Oct 1, . This is the national day of Nigeria and is always celebrated on October 1st. It marks ... -
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 -
Christmas Day
Dec 25, . Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on ... -
Boxing Day
Dec 26, . The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was ... -
Christmas Day (in lieu)
Dec 27, . As Christmas Day falls on a Saturday in 2021, the following Monday will be a public ...
List of Holidays in Nigeria in 2021
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Worker's Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Worker's Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Eid-el-fitri Sallah Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Sallah Holiday | Regional Holiday | |
| Friday | Public Holiday | Regional Holiday | |
| Thursday | Children's Day | Not A Public Holiday | |
| Monday | Democracy Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Public Holiday | Regional Holiday | |
| Monday | Public Holiday | Regional Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Id el Kabir | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Id el Kabir Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Islamic New Year | Regional Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Islamic New Year | Regional Holiday | |
| Friday | Isese Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Friday | Independence Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Public Holiday | Regional Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Sambisa Memorial Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Saturday | Christmas Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Boxing Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Christmas Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Boxing Day (in lieu) | National Holiday |
Nigeria Holiday News
- 16 July 2021: July 20 and 21 to be Public Holidays in Nigeria for Eid-el-Kabir source: Public Holiday News
- 10 June 2021: Democracy Day a public holiday on Monday June 14th source: Public Holiday News
- 10 May 2021: Nigeria declares Wednesday, Thursday public holidays for Eid-ul-Fitri 2021 source: Public Holiday News
- 29 April 2021: Nigeria to observe Monday as a public holiday in lieu of Workers Day source: Public Holiday News
- 30 March 2021: FG declares Friday, Monday public holiday to mark Easter source: Punch
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