World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Nigeria, 2028
Holiday dates18vs 2027: -1
2028 is an estimate: calculated from current rules and subject to future changes and one-off holidays.
On weekdays13not on the weekend
On the weekend5weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days10
World rank17 / 245median 13 days
All public holidays in 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | New Year's Day |
| Jan 3, 2028 | Mon | New Year's Day (observed) |
| Feb 27, 2028 | Sun (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Feb 28, 2028 | Mon | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) |
| Feb 29, 2028 | Tue | Eid al-Fitr (observed, estimated) |
| Apr 14, 2028 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 17, 2028 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2028 | Mon | Workers' Day |
| May 6, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| May 7, 2028 | Sun (weekend) | Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) |
| May 8, 2028 | Mon | Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated) |
| May 9, 2028 | Tue | Eid al-Adha Holiday (observed, estimated) |
| Jun 12, 2028 | Mon | Democracy Day |
| Aug 4, 2028 | Fri | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Oct 1, 2028 | Sun (weekend) | National Day |
| Oct 2, 2028 | Mon | National Day (observed) |
| Dec 25, 2028 | Mon | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2028 | Tue | Boxing Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2028
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2028 – Jan 3, 2028 | 3 days | New Year's Day・New Year's Day (observed) |
| Feb 26, 2028 – Feb 29, 2028 | 4 days | Eid al-Fitr (estimated)・Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)・Eid al-Fitr (observed, estimated) |
| Apr 14, 2028 – Apr 17, 2028 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Monday |
| Apr 29, 2028 – May 1, 2028 | 3 days | Workers' Day |
| May 6, 2028 – May 9, 2028 | 4 days | Eid al-Adha (estimated)・Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated)・Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated)・Eid al-Adha Holiday (observed, estimated) |
| Jun 10, 2028 – Jun 12, 2028 | 3 days | Democracy Day |
| Aug 4, 2028 – Aug 6, 2028 | 3 days | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Sep 30, 2028 – Oct 2, 2028 | 3 days | National Day・National Day (observed) |
| Dec 23, 2028 – Dec 26, 2028 | 4 days | Christmas Day・Boxing Day |
| Dec 30, 2028 – Jan 1, 2029 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2027
- + Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated)
- + Eid al-Adha Holiday (observed, estimated)
- + Eid al-Fitr (observed, estimated)
- + National Day (observed)
- + New Year's Day (observed)
- − Boxing Day (observed)
- − Christmas Day (observed)
- − Democracy Day (observed)
- − Presidential Inauguration Day
- − Prophet's Birthday (observed, estimated)
- − Workers' Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2028 →
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.