Total holidays
10
Upcoming
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Next holiday
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Planning summary
How to use the Nigeria holiday calendar
Nigeria has 10 national holidays listed for 2025. Before scheduling calls, interviews, launches, or travel, check whether the date is a national holiday and whether local offices may be closed.
Busiest months
Month-by-Month View
January
New Year's Day
2025-01-01
April
Good Friday
2025-04-18
Easter Monday
2025-04-21
May
Workers' Day
2025-05-01
Children's Day
2025-05-27
June
Democracy Day
2025-06-12
October
National Day
2025-10-01
November
National Youth Day
2025-11-01
December
Christmas Day
2025-12-25
Boxing Day
2025-12-26
Holidays in Other Countries
Plan calls around Nigeria holidays
Scheduling with Nigeria contacts
When planning calls, meetings, or project deadlines with contacts in Nigeria, check this calendar first. National holidays often mean offices are closed, response times are slower, and banking services may be limited. Regional holidays (marked as "Regional" in the table above) may only affect specific states or provinces.
Nigeria has 10 national public holidays in 2025. For recurring international work, build these dates into your project calendar at the start of the year.