Public Holidays in Nigeria
Guide to all 2021 Public Holidays in Nigeria including public holidays and regional holidays.
Guide to all 2021 Public Holidays in Nigeria including public holidays and regional holidays.
UPCOMING HOLIDAY
Good Friday
April 02, 2021 | National Holiday
51 DAYS LEFTPublic Holidays Nigeria 2021
| Date | Holiday Name | Holiday Type | Holiday Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 01 FRIDAY |
New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| April 02 FRIDAY |
Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| April 05 MONDAY |
Easter Monday | National Holiday | |
| May 01 SATURDAY |
Worker's Day | National Holiday | International Workers' Day |
| May 13 THURSDAY |
Sallah | National Holiday | End of Ramadan |
| May 27 THURSDAY |
Children's Day | Not A Public Holiday | School Holiday |
| June 12 SATURDAY |
Democracy Day | National Holiday | |
| July 20 TUESDAY |
Id el Kabir | National Holiday | Feast of the Sacrifice |
| October 01 FRIDAY |
Independence Day | National Holiday | National Day |
| November 16 TUESDAY |
Public Holiday | Regional Holiday | Anambra |
| December 22 WEDNESDAY |
Sambisa Memorial Day | Regional Holiday | Borno only |
| December 25 SATURDAY |
Christmas Day | National Holiday | |
| December 26 SUNDAY |
Boxing Day | National Holiday | Day of Goodwill |
| December 27 MONDAY |
Christmas Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| December 28 TUESDAY |
Boxing Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | Day of Goodwill |
Which are the public holidays in Nigeria?
New Year’s Day
Similarly to countries around the world, New Year’s Day is a public holiday in Nigeria, celebrating the first day of the New Year according to the Gregorian Calendar.
Good Friday
In Nigeria, Good Friday is a public Christian holiday that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ before the Easter celebration.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is a Christian holiday celebrated the day after Easter Sunday. It is the most important Christian holiday as it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Worker’s Day
More commonly known as Labor Day, Worker’s Day in Nigeria commemorates the achievements of the Labor movement.
Eid-al-Fitr
Eid-al-Fitr marks the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. It is observed by Muslims in Nigeria and around the world.
Children’s Day
A public holiday for Primary and Secondary school children, Children’s Day celebrates these children all over Nigeria.
Democracy Day
Democracy Day marks the restoration of Democracy in Nigeria, and after its turbulent journey, Nigeria is the world’s fourth-largest democracy today.
Eid-al-Adha
Eid-al-Adha commemorates the sacrifice that Prophet Abraham made to God, and is the most important feast of the Muslim calendar.
Independence Day
Nigeria’s Independence Day marks the country’s independence from British rule in 1960. Their independence day is also celebrated by Nigerians in New York and has been celebrated since 1991. The celebrations in the U.S. are the largest celebrations outside Nigeria.
Public Holiday
This public holiday in Nigeria is a work-free day in Nambra State for the posthumous birthday of the first President of Nigeria, Dr. Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe.
Sambisa Memorial Day
The Sambisa Memorial Day mourns the victims of Boko Haram insurgents. It also marks the victory of the Nigerian Military and remembers the fallen soldiers and volunteers who have sacrificed their lives fighting Boko Haram since 2009.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated by Christians in Nigeria, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day, often called the Day of Goodwill in Nigeria, is celebrated on the 28th of December. It is said that the name comes from people getting rid of boxes from presents after Christmas.