World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Nigeria, 2027
Holiday dates19vs 2026: +5
On weekdays13not on the weekend
On the weekend6weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days8
World rank21 / 245median 14 days
All public holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| Mar 10, 2027 | Wed | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Mar 11, 2027 | Thu | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Workers' Day |
| May 3, 2027 | Mon | Workers' Day (observed) |
| May 17, 2027 | Mon | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| May 18, 2027 | Tue | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) |
| May 29, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Presidential Inauguration Day |
| Jun 12, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Democracy Day |
| Jun 14, 2027 | Mon | Democracy Day (observed) |
| Aug 15, 2027 | Sun (weekend) | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Aug 16, 2027 | Mon | Prophet's Birthday (observed, estimated) |
| Oct 1, 2027 | Fri | National Day |
| Dec 25, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2027 | Sun (weekend) | Boxing Day |
| Dec 27, 2027 | Mon | Christmas Day (observed) |
| Dec 28, 2027 | Tue | Boxing Day (observed) |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2027
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 3, 2027 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
| Mar 26, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2027 – May 3, 2027 | 3 days | Workers' Day・Workers' Day (observed) |
| May 15, 2027 – May 18, 2027 | 4 days | Eid al-Adha (estimated)・Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) |
| Jun 12, 2027 – Jun 14, 2027 | 3 days | Democracy Day・Democracy Day (observed) |
| Aug 14, 2027 – Aug 16, 2027 | 3 days | Prophet's Birthday (estimated)・Prophet's Birthday (observed, estimated) |
| Oct 1, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027 | 3 days | National Day |
| Dec 25, 2027 – Dec 28, 2027 | 4 days | Christmas Day・Boxing Day・Christmas Day (observed)・Boxing Day (observed) |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2026
- + Christmas Day (observed)
- + Democracy Day (observed)
- + Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
- + Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)
- + Presidential Inauguration Day
- + Prophet's Birthday (observed, estimated)
- + Workers' Day (observed)
- − Eid al-Fitr
- − Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2027 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.