Nigeria Holidays
Holidays and Observances in Nigeria in 2024
Public Holidays, Local Holidays and Observances in Nigeria in 2024
| Date | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year’s Day | Public Holiday |
| February 14 | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| February 14 | Ash Wednesday | Observance, Christian |
| March 29 | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| March 30 | Holy Saturday | Easter Sunday |
| March 31 | Easter Sunday | Observance, Christian |
| April 1 | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| April 10 | Id el Fitr | Public Holiday |
| April 11 | Id el Fitr holiday | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Workers' Day | Public Holiday |
| May 27 | Children's Day | Observance |
| June 12 | Democracy Day | Public Holiday |
| June 16 | Id el Kabir | Public Holiday |
| June 17 | Id el Kabir additional holiday | Public Holiday |
| July 7 | Al-Hijra | Local Holiday |
| July 8 | Al-Hijra Holiday | Local Holiday (Kano, Kebbi, Osun, Oyo) |
| August 20 | Isese Day | Local holiday (Osun) |
| September 16 | Id el Maulud (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| October 1 | National Day | Public Holiday |
| December 22 | Sambisa Memorial Day | Local holiday (Borno) |
| December 24 | Christmas Eve | Observance, Christian |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| December 26 | Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
| December 31 | New Year's Eve | Observance |
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