Nigeria Public Holidays (2025–2028)
Nigeria has 13 public holidays in 2026. The Ministry of Interior declared Eid-ul-Fitr for Thursday 19 and Friday 20 March, Eid-ul-Adha for Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 May, and Eid-el-Maulud for Tuesday 25 August. No fixed-date holiday falls on a Sunday in 2026; the only weekend holiday is Boxing Day (Saturday 26 December), which has no substitute under the rules.
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 20275 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar4 long weekends scheduled
Explore scheduleFederal Ministry of Interior (Public Holidays Act)
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Nigeria.
Nigeria Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Nigeria.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
Nigeria Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2028)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFSubscribe to all years in your calendar app
Google Calendar · Apple Calendar · Outlook — the feed updates as governments publish new years.
Nigeria Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for Nigeria (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
Today's Public Holiday Status
Live local-timezone detector answering "Is today a public holiday in Nigeria?" with next upcoming closures.
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Official sources & data
- Federal Government Declares Thursday 19th And Friday 20th March 2026 As Public Holidays To Mark EID-UL-FITRVisit sourceFederal Ministry of Interior, Nigeria
- Federal Government Declares Wednesday 27th May And Thursday 28th May, 2026 As Public Holidays To Mark Eid Ul Adha CelebrationVisit sourceFederal Ministry of Interior, Nigeria
- FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday As Nation Marks Eid-Ul-MawlidVisit sourceFederal Ministry of Interior, Nigeria
- Sultan confirms moon sighting, declares Friday Eid-el-FitrVisit sourceTVC News (Sultan of Sokoto announcement)
- Nigeria Public Holidays for 2026Visit sourceHigh Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ottawa
Frequently Asked Questions About Nigeria Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in Nigeria each year?
Nigeria gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Nigeria?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official Nigeria holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in Nigeria officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in Nigeria?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.