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Nigeria Public Holidays 2026
Official national and bank holidays — complete calendar for 2026
Holiday types:nationalpublicbankreligious
Below is the complete list of official Nigeria public holidays in 2026. Dates include national holidays, bank holidays, and religious observances. Weekend shifts and observed dates are noted where applicable.
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11 total holidays in 2026
January 2026— 1 holiday
Thu
1
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1, 2026
March 2026— 1 holiday
Fri
20
Eid Al FitrApproximate
Friday, March 20, 2026
April 2026— 2 holidays
Fri
3
Good Friday
Friday, April 3, 2026
Mon
6
Easter Monday
Monday, April 6, 2026
May 2026— 2 holidays
Fri
1
Workers' Day
Friday, May 1, 2026
Wed
27
Eid Al AdhaApproximate
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
June 2026— 1 holiday
Fri
12
Democracy Day
Friday, June 12, 2026
August 2026— 1 holiday
Wed
26
Eid Maulud (Prophet's Birthday)Approximate
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
October 2026— 1 holiday
Thu
1
Independence Day
Thursday, October 1, 2026
December 2026— 2 holidays
Fri
25
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 2026
Sat
26
Boxing Day
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Nigeria has 11 public holidays in 2026, including 11 national holidays. The calendar covers all official national holidays observed nationally.
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