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Public Holidays in Nigeria
29 October 2020 - Thursday
is not a holiday in Nigeria
Public Holiday
Public Holidays Nigeria 2020
| Date | Holiday Name | Holiday Type | Holiday Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 01 WEDNESDAY | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| February 07 FRIDAY | Forgiveness Day | Regional Holiday | Plateau |
| February 25 TUESDAY | Public Holiday | Regional Holiday | Ondo. For visit of President Buhari |
| April 10 FRIDAY | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| April 13 MONDAY | Easter Monday | National Holiday | |
| May 01 FRIDAY | Worker's Day | National Holiday | International Workers' Day |
| May 25 MONDAY | Eid-el-fitri | National Holiday | End of Ramadan |
| May 26 TUESDAY | Eid-el-fitri Holiday | National Holiday | |
| May 27 WEDNESDAY | Children's Day | Not A Public Holiday | School Holiday |
| June 12 FRIDAY | Democracy Day | National Holiday | Commemorates the annulled general election of 1993 |
| July 30 THURSDAY | Id el Kabir Holiday | National Holiday | Feast of the Sacrifice |
| July 31 FRIDAY | Id el Kabir | National Holiday | Feast of the Sacrifice |
| August 20 THURSDAY | Islamic New Year | Regional Holiday | Several states |
| August 21 FRIDAY | Islamic New Year | Regional Holiday | Sokoto, Zamfara |
| August 27 THURSDAY | Public Holiday | Regional Holiday | Jigawa. Anniversary of the Creation of the State |
| September 23 WEDNESDAY | Public Holiday | Regional Holiday | Kaduna |
| October 01 THURSDAY | Independence Day | National Holiday | National Day |
| November 18 WEDNESDAY | Public Holiday | Regional Holiday | Anambra |
| December 22 TUESDAY | Sambisa Memorial Day | Regional Holiday | Borno only |
| December 25 FRIDAY | Christmas Day | National Holiday | |
| December 28 MONDAY | Boxing Day Holiday | 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.
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