Official public holidays
Public holidays in Nigeria 2027
The 16 national public holidays of Nigeria in 2027.
- Friday 1 January
New Year's Day
- Tuesday 9 March
Id el Fitr
- Friday 26 March
Good Friday
- Monday 29 March
Easter Monday
- Saturday 1 May
Worker's Day
- Monday 3 May
Worker's Day
- Sunday 16 May
Id el Kabir
- Thursday 27 May
Children's Day
- Sunday 6 June
Islamic New Year
- Saturday 12 June
Democracy Day
- Monday 14 June
Democracy Day
- Saturday 14 August
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
Birthday of Muhammad
- Friday 1 October
Independence Day
- Monday 1 November
National Youth Day
- Saturday 25 December
Christmas Day
- Sunday 26 December
Boxing Day
Only official national public holidays are included, not regional or local ones.
Dates marked as approximate depend on the observation of the Moon and may vary by a day.
See all countriesFrequently asked questions
How many national public holidays does Nigeria have in 2027?
Nigeria has 16 national public holidays in 2027.
What are the public holidays in Nigeria in 2027?
January 1: New Year's Day; March 9: Id el Fitr; March 26: Good Friday; March 29: Easter Monday; May 1: Worker's Day; May 3: Worker's Day; May 16: Id el Kabir; May 27: Children's Day; June 6: Islamic New Year; June 12: Democracy Day; June 14: Democracy Day; August 14: Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid); October 1: Independence Day; November 1: National Youth Day; December 25: Christmas Day; December 26: Boxing Day.