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When are the next National holidays in Nigeria?
Upcoming Holidays
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Public Holiday
Feb 24, . A state public holiday for the Inauguration of the Ondo State Governor. -
Good Friday
Apr 15, . Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of ... -
Easter Monday
Apr 18, . Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the ... -
Worker's Day
May 1, . This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the ... -
Worker's Day (in lieu)
May 2, . As Worker's Day falls on a Sunday in 2022, the following Monday will be a public holiday. -
Eid-el-fitri Sallah
May 3, . The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
List of Holidays in Nigeria in 2022
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | New Year's Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Public Holiday | Regional Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Worker's Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Worker's Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Eid-el-fitri Sallah | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Sallah | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Children's Day | Not A Public Holiday | |
| Monday | Democracy Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Id el Kabir | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Islamic New Year | Regional Holiday | |
| Saturday | Independence Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Independence Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Thanksgiving Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Public Holiday | Regional Holiday | |
| Thursday | Sambisa Memorial Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Sunday | Christmas Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Boxing Day Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Christmas Day (in lieu) | National Holiday |
Nigeria Holiday News
- 22 December 2021: FG declares Monday 27, Tuesday 28, and Jan 3 public holidays source: Vanguard
- 02 November 2021: Bayelsa marks Thanksgiving Day today, declares public holiday source: Punch
- 15 October 2021: Nigeria Declares October 19 Public Holiday To Celebrate Eid-ul-Maulud source: Public Holiday News
- 30 September 2021: Nigeria Declares Public Holiday For Independence Day source: Public Holiday News
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