Nigeria Public Holiday Calendar 2026 Official Govt Holiday Calendar 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 ✓ Done | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 18, 2026 ✓ Done | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Religious |
| Mar 20, 2026 ✓ Done | Friday | Eid El-Fitr | Public |
| Mar 21, 2026 ✓ Done | Saturday | Eid El-Fitr Holiday | Public |
| Apr 3, 2026 ✓ Done | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 4, 2026 ✓ Done | Saturday | Holy Saturday | Religious |
| Apr 5, 2026 ✓ Done | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Religious |
| Apr 6, 2026 ✓ Done | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1, 2026 ✓ Done | Friday | Workers' Day | Public |
| May 27, 2026 ✓ Done | Wednesday | Children's Day | Public |
| May 27, 2026 ✓ Done | Wednesday | Id el Kabir | Public |
| May 28, 2026 ✓ Done | Thursday | Id el Kabir additional holiday | Public |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Friday | Democracy Day | Public |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Wednesday | Id el Maulud | Public |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Thursday | National Day | Public |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Sunday | National Youth Day | Public |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Religious |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day | Public |
Long Weekends in Nigeria 2026
Jan 1 → Jan 4
4 days
Apr 3 → Apr 6
4 days
May 1 → May 3
3 days
Jun 12 → Jun 14
3 days
Oct 1 → Oct 4
4 days
Dec 25 → Dec 28
4 days