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Public Holidays in Nigeria
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Tuesday | 12 November 2024is not a holiday in Nigeria
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This table contains a national calendar of all 2024 public holidays in Nigeria. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates.
Date | Holiday |
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January 01 MONDAY | New Year's Day National Holiday |
March 29 FRIDAY | Good Friday National Holiday |
April 01 MONDAY | Easter Monday National Holiday |
April 10 WEDNESDAY | Sallah National Holiday End of Ramadan |
May 01 WEDNESDAY | Worker's Day National Holiday International Workers' Day |
May 27 MONDAY | Children's Day Not A Public Holiday School Holiday |
June 12 WEDNESDAY | Democracy Day National Holiday |
June 17 MONDAY | Id el Kabir National Holiday Feast of the Sacrifice |
July 08 MONDAY | Islamic New Year Regional Holiday Several states |
August 20 TUESDAY | Isese Day Regional Holiday Ogun, Osun, Oyo |
September 15 SUNDAY | Eidul-Mawlid National Holiday Birthday of Prophet Muhammad |
October 01 TUESDAY | Independence Day National Holiday National Day |
November 02 SATURDAY | Thanksgiving Day Regional Holiday Bayelsa |
November 16 SATURDAY | Public Holiday Regional Holiday Anambra |
December 22 SUNDAY | Sambisa Memorial Day Regional Holiday Borno only |
December 25 WEDNESDAY | Christmas Day National Holiday |
December 26 THURSDAY | Boxing Day National Holiday Day of Goodwill |
Which are the public holidays in Nigeria?
New Year’s Day
Similarly to countries around the world, New Year’s Day is a public holiday in Nigeria, celebrating the first day of the New Year according to the Gregorian Calendar.
Good Friday
In Nigeria, Good Friday is a public Christian holiday that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ before the Easter celebration.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is a Christian holiday celebrated the day after Easter Sunday. It is the most important Christian holiday as it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Worker’s Day
More commonly known as Labor Day, Worker’s Day in Nigeria commemorates the achievements of the Labor movement.
Eid-al-Fitr
Eid-al-Fitr marks the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. It is observed by Muslims in Nigeria and around the world.
Children’s Day
A public holiday for Primary and Secondary school children, Children’s Day celebrates these children all over Nigeria.
Democracy Day
Democracy Day marks the restoration of Democracy in Nigeria, and after its turbulent journey, Nigeria is the world’s fourth-largest democracy today.
Eid-al-Adha
Eid-al-Adha commemorates the sacrifice that Prophet Abraham made to God, and is the most important feast of the Muslim calendar.
Independence Day
Nigeria’s Independence Day marks the country’s independence from British rule in 1960. Their independence day is also celebrated by Nigerians in New York and has been celebrated since 1991. The celebrations in the U.S. are the largest celebrations outside Nigeria.
Public Holiday
This public holiday in Nigeria is a work-free day in Nambra State for the posthumous birthday of the first President of Nigeria, Dr. Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe.
Sambisa Memorial Day
The Sambisa Memorial Day mourns the victims of Boko Haram insurgents. It also marks the victory of the Nigerian Military and remembers the fallen soldiers and volunteers who have sacrificed their lives fighting Boko Haram since 2009.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated by Christians in Nigeria, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day, often called the Day of Goodwill in Nigeria, is celebrated on the 28th of December. It is said that the name comes from people getting rid of boxes from presents after Christmas.