Public holidays in Nigeria 2027
Nigeria has 10 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekendGood Friday
Friday
Long weekendEaster Monday
Monday
Long weekendWorkers' Day
Monday
Long weekendChildren's Day
Thursday
Democracy Day
Saturday
On the weekendNational Day
Friday
Long weekendNational Youth Day
Monday
Long weekendBoxing Day
Monday
Long weekendChristmas Day
Monday
Long weekend
Working days off
8
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 10
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 1
- Long weekends
- 7
Nigeria public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of Nigeria’s 10 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 8 fall on a working day and 1 on the weekend. 7 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2027?
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Nigeria has 10 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 8 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in Nigeria in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in Nigeria fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Democracy Day (June 12) falls on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on Nigeria’s rules.
How many long weekends are there in Nigeria in 2027?
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7 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Workers' Day, National Day, National Youth Day, Boxing Day and Christmas Day.