Nigeria Public Holidays 2026
14 public holidays and 249 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Fri, Mar 20 | Id el Fitr | Day off |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Day off |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | observance |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Easter Monday | Day off |
| Fri, May 1 | Worker's Day | Day off |
| Wed, May 27 | Id el Kabir | Day off |
| Wed, May 27 | Children's Day | Day off |
| Fri, Jun 12 | Democracy Day | Day off |
| Tue, Jun 16 | Islamic New Year | Day off |
| Tue, Aug 25 | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Day off |
| Thu, Oct 1 | Independence Day | Day off |
| Sun, Nov 1 | National Youth Day | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Day off |
| Thu, Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | observance |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| April | 20 | 2 | 30 |
| May | 18 | 3 | 31 |
| June | 20 | 2 | 30 |
| July | 23 | 0 | 31 |
| August | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| Total | 249 | 12 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in Nigeria?
There are 249 business days in 2026 in Nigeria, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 14 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2026?
Nigeria has 14 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.