National holidays of Nigeria in 2026
This page contains a calendar of all 2026 public holidays for Nigeria. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.
| Day | Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Jan. 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | |
| Saturday | Feb. 14, 2026 | Valentine's Day | |
| Sunday | March 8, 2026 | Women's Day | |
| Sunday | March 15, 2026 | Mothering Sunday | |
| Friday | March 20, 2026 | Id el Fitr | |
| Friday | March 20, 2026 | March Equinox | |
| Saturday | March 21, 2026 | Id el Fitr additional holiday | |
| Friday | April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | |
| Saturday | April 4, 2026 | Holy Saturday | |
| Sunday | April 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday | |
| Monday | April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | |
| Friday | May 1, 2026 | Workers' Day | |
| Wednesday | May 27, 2026 | Id el Kabir | |
| Wednesday | May 27, 2026 | Children's Day | |
| Thursday | May 28, 2026 | Id el Kabir additional holiday | |
| Friday | June 12, 2026 | Democracy Day | |
| Wednesday | June 17, 2026 | Al-Hijra | |
| Sunday | June 21, 2026 | Father's Day | |
| Sunday | June 21, 2026 | June Solstice | |
| Wednesday | Aug. 26, 2026 | Id el Maulud | |
| Wednesday | Sept. 23, 2026 | September Equinox | |
| Thursday | Oct. 1, 2026 | National Day | |
| Monday | Dec. 21, 2026 | December Solstice | |
| Tuesday | Dec. 22, 2026 | Sambisa Memorial Day | |
| Thursday | Dec. 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve | |
| Friday | Dec. 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | |
| Saturday | Dec. 26, 2026 | Boxing Day | |
| Thursday | Dec. 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve |
Public Holidays
- Nigeria public holidays by years
- Public holidays in other countries