Public Holidays in Nigeria 2025: A Calendar of Celebrations

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Public Holidays in Nigeria 2025

Public Holidays in Nigeria 2025

This table contains a national calendar of all 2025 public holidays in Nigeria. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates.

Public Holidays in Nigeria 2025
Date Day Holiday
January 01 Wednesday New Year's Day
April 18 Friday Good Friday
April 21 Monday Easter Monday
March 31 Monday Id el Fitri
April 01 Tuesday Id el Fitri Holiday
May 01 Thursday Labour Day
June 12 Thursday Democracy Day
June 06 Friday Id el Kabir
June 07 Saturday Id el Kabir Holiday
September 05 Friday Id el Maulud
October 01 Wednesday National Day
December 25 Thursday Christmas Day
December 26 Friday Boxing Day

Note: This table is subject to changes. Check back regularly for updates.

Which are the public holidays in Nigeria?

  • January 01 (Wednesday): New Year's Day (National Holiday)
    Kick off the new year with celebrations and joy across Nigeria.
  • April 18 (Friday): Good Friday (National Holiday)
    A day of religious observance and reflection for Christians.
  • April 21 (Monday): Easter Monday (National Holiday)
    A continuation of the Easter celebrations with cultural and religious activities.
  • March 31 (Monday): Id el Fitri (National Holiday)
    Celebrate the end of Ramadan with prayers and festivities.
  • April 01 (Tuesday): Id el Fitri Holiday (National Holiday)
    An additional day for extended Id el Fitri celebrations.
  • May 01 (Thursday): Labour Day (National Holiday)
    Honor the contributions of workers across Nigeria.
  • June 12 (Thursday): Democracy Day (National Holiday)
    A day to reflect on Nigeria’s democratic journey.
  • June 06 (Friday): Id el Kabir (National Holiday)
    Celebrate the Feast of the Sacrifice with family and community gatherings.
  • June 07 (Saturday): Id el Kabir Holiday (National Holiday)
    Extend the celebrations with an additional holiday.
  • September 04 (Thursday): Id el Maulud (National Holiday)
    Commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad with spiritual reflection.
  • October 01 (Wednesday): National Day (National Holiday)
    Mark Nigeria’s independence with patriotic celebrations.
  • December 25 (Thursday): Christmas Day (National Holiday)
    Celebrate Christmas with festivities and family gatherings.
  • December 26 (Friday): Boxing Day (National Holiday)
    A day of goodwill and gift-giving to mark the holiday season.