Nigeria holidays 2026
Nigeria has 10 public holidays recorded for 2026. Each entry below shows the date, the holiday name and whether it applies nationally or only in certain regions.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | National |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | National |
| 1 May 2026 | Fri | Workers' Day | National |
| 27 May 2026 | Wed | Children's Day | National |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Fri | Democracy Day | National |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Thu | National Day | National |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Sun | National Youth Day | National |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Sat | Boxing Day | National |