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Nigeria public holidays 2027: 14 holidays, 3 long weekends

In 2027, Nigeria has 14 public holidays: 7 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 3 long weekends. Id el Fitr falls on March 9, 2027, and May is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

  • 14Public holidays
  • 7On weekdays
  • 252Working days in year
  • 10Longest break (days)
  • MayBusiest month

Public holidays in 2027

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's Day—
March 9, 2027TuesdayId el Fitr—
March 26, 2027FridayGood Friday—
March 29, 2027MondayEaster Monday—
May 1, 2027SaturdayWorkers' Day—
May 3, 2027MondayWorkers' Day (substitute day)Substitute day
May 16, 2027SundayId el Kabir—
May 27, 2027ThursdayChildren's Day—
June 6, 2027SundayIslamic New Year—
June 12, 2027SaturdayDemocracy Day—
June 14, 2027MondayDemocracy Day (substitute day)Substitute day
August 14, 2027SaturdayBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)—
October 1, 2027FridayIndependence Day—
November 1, 2027MondayNational Youth Day—
December 25, 2027SaturdayChristmas Day—
December 26, 2027SundayBoxing Day—

2027 calendar

  • Holiday
  • Weekend
  • Substitute day
January 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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June 2027
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Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
Workers' DayMay 1, 2027Saturday / May 3, 2027
Id el KabirMay 16, 2027Sunday
Islamic New YearJune 6, 2027Sunday
Democracy DayJune 12, 2027Saturday / June 14, 2027
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)August 14, 2027Saturday
Christmas DayDecember 25, 2027Saturday
Boxing DayDecember 26, 2027Sunday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
January 1, 2027 – January 3, 20273No leave neededNew Year's Day
March 6, 2027 – March 9, 202741Id el Fitr
March 26, 2027 – March 29, 20274No leave neededGood Friday, Easter Monday
March 20, 2027 – March 29, 2027104Good Friday, Easter Monday
May 1, 2027 – May 3, 20273No leave neededWorkers' Day, Workers' Day (substitute day)
May 1, 2027 – May 9, 202794Workers' Day, Workers' Day (substitute day)

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
Id el FitrMarch 9, 202711 earlier
Good FridayMarch 26, 20278 earlier
Easter MondayMarch 29, 20278 earlier
Id el KabirMay 16, 202711 earlier
Islamic New YearJune 6, 202710 earlier
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)August 14, 202711 earlier

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