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Good Friday
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Holy Saturday
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Workers' Day
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Children's Day
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Democracy Day
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Father's Day
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List of Holidays In Nigeria 2026 
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Feb 14 | Valentine's Day | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Feb 18 | Ramadan Start (tentative) | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Feb 18 | Ash Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Mar 8 | Women's Day | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Mar 15 | Mothering Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Mar 20 | Eid El-Fitr (tentative) | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Mar 21 | Eid El-Fitr Holiday (tentative) | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Apr 3 | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Apr 4 | Holy Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Apr 6 | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| Fri | May 1 | Workers' Day | Public Holiday |
| Wed | May 27 | Id el Kabir (tentative) | Public Holiday |
| Wed | May 27 | Children's Day | Public Holiday |
| Thu | May 28 | Id el Kabir additional holiday (tentative) | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Jun 12 | Democracy Day | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Jun 17 | Al-Hijra (tentative) | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Jun 21 | Father's Day | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Aug 26 | Id el Maulud (tentative) | Public Holiday |
| Thu | Oct 1 | National Day | Public Holiday |
| Thu | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
| Thu | Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | Public Holiday |
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