📍 Showing holidays for Nigeria (Abuja). Dates for Islamic holidays are approximate — actual dates depend on moon sighting. Click any date to view full day information.
JAN
1
New Year's Day
Public holiday across all 36 states and the FCT. Celebrated nationwide.
🌐 National
MAR
27
Eid al-Fitr (Day 1)
End of Ramadan fasting. One of the biggest celebrations in Nigeria. Exact date depends on moon sighting.
🌐 National
MAR
28
Eid al-Fitr (Day 2)
Second day of Eid celebrations.
🌐 National
APR
3
Good Friday
Public holiday. Nigeria has one of Africa's largest Christian populations; Good Friday is widely observed.
🌐 National
APR
6
Easter Monday
Public holiday following Easter Sunday.
🌐 National
MAY
1
Workers' Day (Labour Day)
Public holiday honoring Nigerian workers and the labor movement.
🌐 National
JUN
5
Eid al-Adha (Day 1)
Festival of Sacrifice. Major Islamic holiday observed across northern and southwestern Nigeria.
🌐 National
JUN
6
Eid al-Adha (Day 2)
Second day of Eid al-Adha celebrations.
🌐 National
JUN
12
Democracy Day
Marks the June 12, 1993 presidential election result won by MKO Abiola — now Nigeria's National Democracy Day.
🌐 National
JUN
26
Islamic New Year
Marks the beginning of the Islamic Hijri year 1448 AH.
🌐 National
OCT
1
Independence Day
Celebrates Nigeria's independence from British colonial rule on October 1, 1960.
🌐 National
DEC
25
Christmas Day
Public holiday. Celebrated by Nigeria's large Christian population with church services and family gatherings.
🌐 National
DEC
26
Boxing Day
Second day of Christmas. Public holiday across Nigeria.
🌐 National