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2026 public holidays in Nigeria
10 official public holidays in 2026, with 8 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
Next public holiday
National Youth Day
Sunday, November 1 2026
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2026 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Bridge · 4 days
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Good Friday
Friday, April 3
From Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5
- Weekend · 3 days
Easter Monday
Monday, April 6
From Saturday, April 4 to Monday, April 6
- Weekend · 3 days
Workers' Day
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
- Weekend · 3 days
Democracy Day
Friday, June 12
From Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14
- Bridge · 4 days
National Day
Thursday, October 1
From Thursday, October 1 to Sunday, October 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
From Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27
- Weekend · 3 days
Boxing Day
Monday, December 28
From Saturday, December 26 to Monday, December 28
2026 calendar
- 1JanNew Year's DayThursday, January 1
- 3AprGood FridayFriday, April 3
- 6AprEaster MondayMonday, April 6
- 1MayWorkers' DayFriday, May 1
- 27MayChildren's DayWednesday, May 27
- 12JunDemocracy DayFriday, June 12
- 1OctNational DayThursday, October 1
- 1NovNational Youth DaySunday, November 1
- 25DecChristmas DayFriday, December 25
- 28DecBoxing DayMonday, December 28
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy.
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