NG · Africa · 2026
Nigeria Holidays 2026
Complete list of public holidays, festivals, and observances in Nigeria — with dates you can plan travel, work, and events around.
Looking up Nigeria public holidays 2026? This page lists 11 dated entries across the year (public, festival, religious, and observance). Use the month cards below for a quick scan, or open the interactive calendar for Google Calendar–style day markers. TimeVent also links related worldwide events and live clocks for cities in Nigeria.
January holidays in Nigeria
- New Year's Day public
March holidays in Nigeria
- International Women's Day observance
May holidays in Nigeria
- Labour Day / May Day public
October holidays in Nigeria
- Independence Day public
- United Nations Day observance
- Halloween festival
November holidays in Nigeria
- All Saints' Day religious
- Veterans / Remembrance Day observance
- Thanksgiving (US — 4th Thu approx 2026) festival
December holidays in Nigeria
- Christmas Day religious
- New Year's Eve observance
About Nigeria holidays
How many public holidays are there in Nigeria in 2026?
TimeVent lists 11 holiday and observance dates for Nigeria in 2026, including about 3 public / national holidays and 4 festival or religious dates. Lunar dates may be approximate — always confirm with local authorities for banking or travel.
Where can I see Nigeria holidays on a calendar?
Open the Nigeria 2026 calendar for month grids with colour-coded markers, or stay on this page for a month-by-month list.
Does this include religious and festival dates?
Yes. Entries are tagged as public, festival, religious, or observance so you can scan what matters for travel, schools, and business planning.