Nigeria Holidays & National Days 2026
Here is every national day, public holiday and special observance connected with Nigeria on National Day Review — sorted by date for 2026, with a live countdown to the next one. Open any day to read its history, traditions, facts, wishes and messages.
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Nigeria Holidays & National Days in 2026 — Month by Month
January 1
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Next: January 1, 2027 |
October 1
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | Thursday | Nigeria Independence Day | Next: October 1, 2027 |
December 1
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | in 62 days |
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