How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2026?

Nigeria has 11 official public holidays in 2026, listed above with their exact dates.

When is the first public holiday in Nigeria in 2026?

The first 2026 public holiday in Nigeria is New Year's Day, on 1 January.

Where can I plan Nigeria long weekends for 2026?

Use the caldays long-weekend planner for Nigeria to find every bridge day and turn a few days of leave into a longer break.

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Nigeria

Public holiday · Long weekend · World clock — Nigeria 2026.

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Mawlid

22 Aug – 25 Aug

4days

S22

S23

M24

T25

Take 1 day off → get 4 days off

Independence Day

1 Oct – 4 Oct

4days

Take 1 day off → get 4 days off

Christmas Day

25 Dec – 27 Dec

3days

F25

S26

S27

Automatic — no leave needed · 3 days off

Country profile

Capital

Abuja

Population

218M

Currency

NGN (₦)

Area

923k km²

Language(s)

English + 500 local

Drives on

Right

TLD

.ng

Dial code

+234

Neighboring countries

Benin Cameroon Chad Niger

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