International Mother Language Day 2026 in Nigeria is observed on Saturday, 21 February 2026.
International Mother Language Day is a public holiday in Nigeria. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.
International Mother Language Day is officially observed as a public holiday in Nigeria. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows International Mother Language Day's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.
International Mother Language Day observance varies by community and region within Nigeria. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.
International Mother Language Day 2026 in Nigeria is observed on Saturday, 21 February 2026.
No. International Mother Language Day is marked in Nigeria as a widely observed day, but it is not an official public holiday — workplaces and schools stay open.
The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. The year-by-year list below has International Mother Language Day's date in the surrounding years.