Holidays in Nigeria in 2027
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Nigeria in 2027. 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 2027, Friday |
National |
| Valentine's Day | Nigeria February 14 2027, Sunday |
Observance |
| Mothering Sunday | Nigeria March 7 2027, Sunday |
Observance |
| Women's Day | Nigeria March 8 2027, Monday |
Observance |
| Id el Fitr | Nigeria March 10 2027, Wednesday |
National |
| Id el Fitr additional holiday | Nigeria March 11 2027, Thursday |
National |
| March Equinox | Nigeria March 20 2027, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Good Friday | Nigeria March 26 2027, Friday |
National |
| Holy Saturday | Nigeria March 27 2027, Saturday |
Observance |
| Easter Sunday | Nigeria March 28 2027, Sunday |
Observance |
| Easter Monday | Nigeria March 29 2027, Monday |
National |
| Workers' Day | Nigeria May 1 2027, Saturday |
National |
| Id el Kabir | Nigeria May 17 2027, Monday |
National |
| Id el Kabir additional holiday | Nigeria May 18 2027, Tuesday |
National |
| Children's Day | Nigeria May 27 2027, Thursday |
Observance |
| Al-Hijra | Nigeria June 6 2027, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| Democracy Day | Nigeria June 12 2027, Saturday |
National |
| Father's Day | Nigeria June 20 2027, Sunday |
Observance |
| June Solstice | Nigeria June 21 2027, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Id el Maulud | Nigeria August 15 2027, Sunday |
National |
| September Equinox | Nigeria September 23 2027, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| National Day | Nigeria October 1 2027, Friday |
National |
| December Solstice | Nigeria December 22 2027, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Sambisa Memorial Day | Nigeria - Borno December 22 2027, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| Christmas Eve | Nigeria December 24 2027, Friday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | Nigeria December 25 2027, Saturday |
National |
| Boxing Day | Nigeria December 26 2027, Sunday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | Nigeria December 31 2027, Friday |
Observance |
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