🇳🇬 Public Holidays in Nigeria 2026
Nigeria has 10 public and regional holidays in 2026. The next nationwide holiday is National Youth Day on Sunday, November 1, 2026 (in 8 days).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Local name | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day Public holiday | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday Public holiday | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday Public holiday | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Workers' Day Public holiday | Workers' Day | Nationwide |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Children's Day Public holiday | Children's Day | Nationwide |
| June 12, 2026 | Friday | Democracy Day Public holiday | Democracy Day | Nationwide |
| October 1, 2026 | Thursday | National Day Public holiday | National Day | Nationwide |
| November 1, 2026 | Sunday | National Youth Day Public holiday | National Youth Day | Nationwide |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day Public holiday | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| December 28, 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day Public holiday | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
Regional holidays apply only in the listed states or provinces. Holiday dates are official where published; check with your employer or local authority for any last-minute changes.