Nigeria Public Holidays 2028
Nigeria has 13 public holidays listed for 2028, with the three Islamic dates provisional: Eid-el-Fitr projects to Saturday 26 February (1 Shawwal 1449 AH), Eid-el-Kabir to Friday 5 May (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH) and Eid-el-Maulud to Thursday 3 August (12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1450 AH), each pending the Sultan of Sokoto's moon-sighting announcement. New Year's Day (Saturday 1 January) and Independence Day (Sunday 1 October) fall on weekends — Nigeria has no substitute-day rule, though the Federal Government sometimes adds days ad hoc.
At a glance
Nigeria has 13 official public holidays (13 days off) in 2028 and 5 long weekends; the longest break is Good Friday & Easter Monday (Apr 14 – 17, 4 days).
Provisional — pending official confirmation
| Public holidays | 13 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 13 |
| Longest break | Good Friday & Easter Monday · 4 days (Apr 14 – 17) |
| Long weekends | 5 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (January 1, 2028), Eid-el-Fitr (February 26, 2028), Eid-el-Fitr (2nd day) (February 27, 2028), Good Friday (April 14, 2028), Easter Monday (April 17, 2028), Workers' Day (May 1, 2028), Eid-el-Kabir (May 5, 2028), Eid-el-Kabir (2nd day) (May 6, 2028), Democracy Day (June 12, 2028), Eid-el-Maulud (August 3, 2028), Independence Day (October 1, 2028), Christmas Day (December 25, 2028), Boxing Day (December 26, 2028)
Nigeria public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2028 | Saturday | New Year's DayNew Year's Day falls on a Saturday in 2028 and is observed on 1 January itself; Nigeria has no substitute-day rule, though the Federal Government sometimes adds an extra day ad hoc.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| February 26, 2028 | Saturday | Eid-el-FitrProjected for 1–2 Shawwal 1449 AH, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 February 2028 on the calculated calendar. The Federal Government declares the exact two days after the Sultan of Sokoto's moon-sighting announcement, which can shift the dates by one day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| February 27, 2028 | Sunday | Eid-el-Fitr (2nd day)Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 14, 2028 | Friday | Good FridayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 17, 2028 | Monday | Easter MondayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2028 | Monday | Workers' DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| May 5, 2028 | Friday | Eid-el-KabirProjected for 10–11 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH, Friday 5 and Saturday 6 May 2028. The official dates follow the Dhu al-Hijjah crescent sighting (late April 2028); the two declared days can differ from the projection by a day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 6, 2028 | Saturday | Eid-el-Kabir (2nd day)Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 12, 2028 | Monday | Democracy DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| August 3, 2028 | Thursday | Eid-el-MauludProjected for 12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1450 AH, Thursday 3 August 2028 on the calculated calendar. The official date follows the Sultan of Sokoto's announcement and can shift by one day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 1, 2028 | Sunday | Independence DayIndependence Day falls on a Sunday in 2028 and is observed on 1 October itself; Nigeria has no substitute-day rule, though the Federal Government sometimes adds an extra Monday ad hoc.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2028 | Monday | Christmas DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 26, 2028 | Tuesday | Boxing DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
Days off in 2028
13 days
Islamic dates
Provisional
Sunday substitutions
None
Movable Islamic holidays
3
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How Nigerian public holidays are declared
Nigeria's holidays are declared by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Interior. Six dates are fixed — New Year's Day (Jan 1), Workers' Day (May 1), Democracy Day (Jun 12), Independence Day (Oct 1), Christmas Day (Dec 25) and Boxing Day (Dec 26) — and Good Friday plus Easter Monday follow the Christian calendar. The three Islamic holidays (Eid-el-Fitr, Eid-el-Kabir, Eid-el-Maulud) move by the moon: the Sultan of Sokoto announces the start of each Hijri month, and the Ministry of Interior then declares the public holidays. Until that happens, Islamic dates are projections and can shift by one day.
Nigeria has no statutory substitute-day rule, so in 2028 New Year's Day (Saturday 1 January) and Independence Day (Sunday 1 October) are listed on their nominal dates — as is Boxing Day (Tuesday 26 December) in reverse: it lands on a weekday and needs no adjustment. The Federal Government occasionally adds extra days ad hoc (it declared Monday 2 January 2023 after New Year's Day fell on a Sunday), so watch for official announcements closer to each date.
Provisional 2028 Islamic dates
On the calculated calendar, Eid-el-Fitr falls on Saturday 26 February (1 Shawwal 1449 AH, second day 27 February), Eid-el-Kabir on Friday 5 May (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH, second day 6 May) and Eid-el-Maulud on Thursday 3 August (12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1450 AH). Sources agree closely on these projections for 2028 — the Fiqh Council calendar, the calculated Nigeria Hijri calendar and qppstudio all point to the same dates — but each still depends on the official moon-sighting announcement and can shift by one day.
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Official sources & data
- Calculated calendar: Fiqh Council of North America — Ramadan 1 1449 = Jan 28, 2028; Eid (Shawwal 1 1449) = Feb 26, 2028Visit sourceFiqh Council of North America
- Islamic Calendar in Nigeria 1449 AH (2027–2028) — Eid al-Fitr Feb 26, Eid al-Adha May 5Visit sourceIslamiCCal (calculated Hijri calendar)
- Islamic Calendar in Nigeria 1450 AH (2028–2029) — Prophet's Birthday Aug 3Visit sourceIslamiCCal (calculated Hijri calendar)
- Nigeria Public Holidays 2028Visit sourceQ++Studio (projection)
- Shawwal 1449 (February–March 2028): Eid al-Fitr Saturday 1 Shawwal 1449 = 26 February 2028Visit sourceDate-Converter (calculated Hijri calendar)
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2028?
Thirteen public holidays are listed for 2028: the six fixed national days, Good Friday and Easter Monday, and five Islamic days (two each for Eid-el-Fitr and Eid-el-Kabir, one for Eid-el-Maulud). The Islamic dates are provisional and may shift by one day after the official moon-sighting announcements.
What is the longest holiday break in Nigeria in 2028?
The longest break in Nigeria is Good Friday & Easter Monday (Apr 14 – 17, 4 days).
What are the official public holidays in Nigeria in 2028?
Nigeria has 13 official public holidays in 2028: New Year's Day (January 1, 2028), Eid-el-Fitr (February 26, 2028), Eid-el-Fitr (2nd day) (February 27, 2028), Good Friday (April 14, 2028), Easter Monday (April 17, 2028), Workers' Day (May 1, 2028), Eid-el-Kabir (May 5, 2028), Eid-el-Kabir (2nd day) (May 6, 2028), Democracy Day (June 12, 2028), Eid-el-Maulud (August 3, 2028), Independence Day (October 1, 2028), Christmas Day (December 25, 2028), Boxing Day (December 26, 2028).
When is Eid-el-Fitr in 2028 in Nigeria?
Eid-el-Fitr is projected for Saturday 26 February 2028 (1 Shawwal 1449 AH), with Sunday 27 February as the second day. These are calculated dates — the Federal Government confirms the exact two days after the Sultan of Sokoto's moon-sighting announcement, and the dates can shift by one day.
When is Eid-el-Kabir in 2028 in Nigeria?
Eid-el-Kabir projects to Friday 5 May 2028 (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 AH), with Saturday 6 May as the second day. The official dates follow the Dhu al-Hijjah crescent sighting in late April 2028 and may differ by one day.
When is Eid-el-Maulud in 2028 in Nigeria?
Eid-el-Maulud is projected for Thursday 3 August 2028 (12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1450 AH) on the calculated calendar. Treat this as provisional — the official date follows the Sultan of Sokoto's announcement and can shift by one day.
What happens to Nigerian holidays that fall on a weekend in 2028?
They are observed on their nominal dates. New Year's Day (Saturday 1 January) and Independence Day (Sunday 1 October) get no automatic substitute, because Nigeria has no substitute-day rule — the Federal Government sometimes adds a Monday ad hoc, but that is decided case by case and announced separately.
