Holidays in Nigeria · 2026
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The year at a glance
Every holiday in 2026 — the ones ahead are ticking closer
Celebrated
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
Celebrated
Id el Fitr
Mar 19–21
Celebrated
Good Friday
Friday, April 3
Celebrated
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 5
Celebrated
Easter Monday
Monday, April 6
Celebrated
Worker's Day
Friday, May 1
Celebrated
Id el Kabir
May 26–28
Celebrated
Children's Day
Wednesday, May 27
Celebrated
Democracy Day
Friday, June 12
Celebrated
Islamic New Year
Jun 15–16
Celebrated
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
Aug 24–25
15
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Independence Day
Thursday, October 1
46
days
National Youth Day
Sunday, November 1
100
days
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
101
days
Boxing Day
Saturday, December 26
106
days
New Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31