Nigeria national holidays in 2026 (+ free Excel download)
The displayed dates are the actual dates on which most offices are closed.
Try to plan your transport and logistics on other dates to avoid any issues.
Nigeria public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Name | Regions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day | ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC, WA |
| 03 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | CT, DE, GU, HI, IN, KY, LA, NC, ND, NJ, PR, TN |
| 06 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday | |
| 01 May | Fri | Workers' Day | |
| 12 Jun | Fri | Democracy Day | |
| 01 Oct | Thu | Independence Day | |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day | SA |
| 28 Dec | Mon | Boxing Day |