Official Federal Government holidays — full calendar with countdowns
Nigeria has approximately 12–14 official public holidays in 2026, declared by the Federal Government. Islamic holidays (Eid) shift slightly each year based on the lunar calendar.
Yes. Workers' Day (Labour Day) on May 1st is an official public holiday in Nigeria. It is observed nationwide and all government offices, banks and most businesses remain closed.
Eid al-Fitr 2026 is expected around late March 2026, subject to moon sighting. The exact date is confirmed by the Sultan of Sokoto and announced by the Federal Government.
The Federal Government of Nigeria typically declares the following Monday as a public holiday when a holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, though this is announced on a case-by-case basis.
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