Nigeria observes a variety of public holidays, which include both fixed and movable dates. These holidays reflect the country’s cultural, religious, and national diversity.
Public Holidays (Fixed Dates)
Below are some of the major fixed-date public holidays celebrated annually:
- New Year's Day – January 1
- Good Friday – Date varies (Christian holiday, movable)
- Easter Monday – Date varies (Christian holiday, movable)
- Workers’ Day – May 1
- Democracy Day – June 12
- Independence Day – October 1
- Christmas Day – December 25
- Boxing Day – December 26
Movable Holidays
Nigeria also celebrates a number of movable holidays, which change dates each year based on religious calendars (Islamic or Christian):
- Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan Festival) – Date varies (Islamic calendar)
- Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) – Date varies (Islamic calendar)
- Maulud (Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday) – Date varies (Islamic calendar)
- Good Friday – Date varies (Christian calendar)
- Easter Monday – Date varies (Christian calendar)
Note: The exact dates for Islamic holidays are determined by the sighting of the moon.
References
- Office Holidays in Nigeria(https://www.officeholidays.com/countries/nigeria)
- All Public Holidays in Nigeria – PublicHolidays.ng(https://publicholidays.ng)
- Calendar of National Holidays in Nigeria(https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/nigeria/)