Nigeria Public Holidays 2027
14 public holidays and 250 business days in 2027.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Tue, Mar 9 | Id el Fitr | Day off |
| Fri, Mar 26 | Good Friday | Day off |
| Sun, Mar 28 | Easter Sunday | observance |
| Mon, Mar 29 | Easter Monday | Day off |
| Sat, May 1 | Worker's Day | Day off |
| Mon, May 3 | Worker's Day (substitute day) observed | Day off |
| Sun, May 16 | Id el Kabir | Day off |
| Thu, May 27 | Children's Day | Day off |
| Sun, Jun 6 | Islamic New Year | Day off |
| Sat, Jun 12 | Democracy Day | Day off |
| Mon, Jun 14 | Democracy Day (substitute day) observed | Day off |
| Sat, Aug 14 | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Day off |
| Fri, Oct 1 | Independence Day | Day off |
| Mon, Nov 1 | National Youth Day | Day off |
| Sat, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
| Sun, Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | observance |
Business days per month in 2027
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 19 | 4 | 31 |
| April | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| May | 18 | 3 | 31 |
| June | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| July | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| August | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| December | 23 | 0 | 31 |
| Total | 250 | 11 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2027 in Nigeria?
There are 250 business days in 2027 in Nigeria, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 14 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2027?
Nigeria has 14 public holidays (days off) in 2027, starting with New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.