Holidays in Nigeria in 2025
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Nigeria in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Nigeria.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Nigeria January 1 2025, Wednesday |
National |
| Valentine's Day | Nigeria February 14 2025, Friday |
Observance |
| Women's Day | Nigeria March 8 2025, Saturday |
Observance |
| March Equinox | Nigeria March 20 2025, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Mothering Sunday | Nigeria March 30 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
| Id el Fitr | Nigeria March 31 2025, Monday |
National |
| Id el Fitr additional holiday | Nigeria April 1 2025, Tuesday |
National |
| Good Friday | Nigeria April 18 2025, Friday |
National |
| Holy Saturday | Nigeria April 19 2025, Saturday |
Observance |
| Easter Sunday | Nigeria April 20 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
| Easter Monday | Nigeria April 21 2025, Monday |
National |
| Workers' Day | Nigeria May 1 2025, Thursday |
National |
| Children's Day | Nigeria May 27 2025, Tuesday |
Observance |
| Id el Kabir | Nigeria June 7 2025, Saturday |
National |
| Id el Kabir additional holiday | Nigeria June 8 2025, Sunday |
National |
| Democracy Day | Nigeria June 12 2025, Thursday |
National |
| Father's Day | Nigeria June 15 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
| June Solstice | Nigeria June 21 2025, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Al-Hijra | Nigeria June 27 2025, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Id el Maulud | Nigeria September 5 2025, Friday |
National |
| September Equinox | Nigeria September 22 2025, Monday |
Seasonal |
| National Day | Nigeria October 1 2025, Wednesday |
National |
| December Solstice | Nigeria December 21 2025, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Sambisa Memorial Day | Nigeria - Borno December 22 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Christmas Eve | Nigeria December 24 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | Nigeria December 25 2025, Thursday |
National |
| Boxing Day | Nigeria December 26 2025, Friday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | Nigeria December 31 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in Nigeria