Public Holidays in Nigeria in 2024
This page contains a national calendar of all 2024 public holidays for Nigeria. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Nigeria. Discover What Day is Today April 19th in Nigeria. Upcoming Holidays in Nigeria
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Nigeria January 1, Monday |
National |
| Valentine's Day | Nigeria February 14, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Women's Day | Nigeria March 8, Friday |
Observance |
| Mothering Sunday | Nigeria March 10, Sunday |
Observance |
| March Equinox | Nigeria March 20, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Good Friday | Nigeria March 29, Friday |
National |
| Holy Saturday | Nigeria March 30, Saturday |
Observance |
| Easter Sunday | Nigeria March 31, Sunday |
Observance |
| Easter Monday | Nigeria April 1, Monday |
National |
| Id el Fitr | Nigeria April 10, Wednesday |
National |
| Id el Fitr additional holiday | Nigeria April 11, Thursday |
National |
| Workers' Day | Nigeria May 1, Wednesday |
National |
| Children's Day | Nigeria May 27, Monday |
Observance |
| Democracy Day | Nigeria June 12, Wednesday |
National |
| Father's Day | Nigeria June 16, Sunday |
Observance |
| Id el Kabir | Nigeria June 17, Monday |
National |
| Id el Kabir additional holiday | Nigeria June 18, Tuesday |
National |
| June Solstice | Nigeria June 20, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Al-Hijra | Nigeria July 8, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Id el Maulud | Nigeria September 16, Monday |
National |
| September Equinox | Nigeria September 22, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| National Day | Nigeria October 1, Tuesday |
National |
| December Solstice | Nigeria December 21, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Sambisa Memorial Day | Nigeria - Borno December 22, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| Christmas Eve | Nigeria December 24, Tuesday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | Nigeria December 25, Wednesday |
National |
| Boxing Day | Nigeria December 26, Thursday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | Nigeria December 31, Tuesday |
Observance |
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