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Nigeria Holidays 2025

Complete list of public holidays and observances

30 holidaysUpdated: 11/13/2025

About These Holidays

This list includes national holidays, public holidays, and observances for Nigeria in 2025. Some holidays may be regional or observed only in specific locations.

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January
Wed
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Public Holiday
February
Fri
Friday, February 14, 2025
Valentine's Day
February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
Observance
March
Sat
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Ramadan Start
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Observance
Wed
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.
Christian
Sat
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Women's Day
Women's Day is a observance in Nigeria
Observance
Thu
Thursday, March 20, 2025
March Equinox
March Equinox in Nigeria (Abuja)
Season
Sun
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Eid El-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Public Holiday
Sun
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Mothering Sunday
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Observance
Mon
Monday, March 31, 2025
Eid El-Fitr Holiday
Eid El-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Nigeria
Public Holiday
April
Tue
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Eid El-Fitr Holiday
Eid El-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Nigeria
Public Holiday
Fri
Friday, April 18, 2025
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Public Holiday
Sat
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Christian
Sun
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Christian
Mon
Monday, April 21, 2025
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Public Holiday
May
Thu
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Workers' Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Public Holiday
Tue
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Children's Day
Children's Day is a observance in Nigeria
Observance
June
Sat
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Id el Kabir
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Public Holiday
Sun
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Id el Kabir additional holiday
Id el Kabir additional holiday is a public holiday in Nigeria
Public Holiday
Thu
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Democracy Day
Democracy Day is a public holiday in Nigeria
Public Holiday
Sun
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Father's Day
Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Observance
Sat
Saturday, June 21, 2025
June Solstice
June Solstice in Nigeria (Abuja)
Season
Fri
Friday, June 27, 2025
Al-Hijra
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Observance
September
Fri
Friday, September 5, 2025
Id el Maulud
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Public Holiday
Mon
Monday, September 22, 2025
September Equinox
September Equinox in Nigeria (Abuja)
Season
October
Wed
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
National Day
National Day is a public holiday in Nigeria
Public Holiday
December
Sun
Sunday, December 21, 2025
December Solstice
December Solstice in Nigeria (Abuja)
Season
Wed
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christian
Thu
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Public Holiday
Fri
Friday, December 26, 2025
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a public holiday in Nigeria
Public Holiday
Wed
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
Observance

Understanding Nigeria Holidays 2025

Holiday Culture in Nigeria

Nigeria celebrates a unique blend of cultural, religious, and national holidays throughout the year. The holiday calendar reflects the nation's rich heritage and diverse traditions.

Major Holidays in Nigeria

New Year's Day

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

Public Holiday

Eid El-Fitr

Sunday, March 30, 2025

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.

Public Holiday

Eid El-Fitr Holiday

Monday, March 31, 2025

Eid El-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Nigeria

Public Holiday

Holiday Pattern & Statistics

Nigeria observes 30 official holidays in 2025. The typical range for countries in this region is 10-12 holidays annually.

Nigeria's 30 official holidays reflect the nation's christian-islamic heritage and nigerian traditions. Holiday observance may vary by region within the country.

Business Travel & Coordination

Plan business travel to Nigeria carefully around major holidays when offices close and transportation becomes congested. Check regional variations as holiday observance may differ across provinces or states.

Cultural Traditions

Nigeria's holiday traditions emphasize family gatherings, traditional foods, and community celebrations. Many holidays involve multi-day festivities with distinct customs for each day.

Timezone Coordination Tips

When coordinating meetings with Nigeria, verify holiday schedules in advance as dates may vary, especially for lunar calendar-based holidays. Use SyncMyTime's timezone tools to ensure perfect scheduling alignment.

Why Check Nigeria Public Holidays?

  • Plan business meetings and avoid scheduling conflicts during bank closures
  • Coordinate with remote teams and international colleagues across time zones
  • Book travel and accommodations around peak holiday periods for better rates
  • Respect cultural and religious observances important to local communities
  • Optimize project timelines and deadlines accounting for reduced business days
  • Anticipate supply chain and logistics disruptions during major holidays

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Stay Perfectly Synchronized

Our holiday calendar for Nigeria is regularly updated to ensure accuracy. Use this information alongside our Nigeria timezone tools and meeting planner to coordinate seamlessly with Nigeria and stay perfectly synchronized with local schedules.