Public holidays · Africa · 2028
Nigeria Holidays 2028: Public Holidays in Nigeria
Nigeria has 10 national public holidays in 2028. 7 of them fall on a weekday and 3 on a weekend. There are 5 long weekends.
Nigeria public holidays 2028 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend | New Year's Day Next | New Year's Day | Public holiday |
| Good Friday | Good Friday | Public holiday | |
| Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Public holiday | |
| Workers' Day | Workers' Day | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Children's Day | Children's Day | Public holiday |
| Democracy Day | Democracy Day | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | National Day | National Day | Public holiday |
| National Youth Day | National Youth Day | Public holiday | |
| Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public holiday | |
| Boxing Day | Boxing Day | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Nigeria holiday calendar 2028
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
January 1
February
March
April 2
May 2
June 1
July
August
September
October 1
November 1
December 2
Long weekends in Nigeria 2028
5 long weekends come for free. Plan your trips around these dates.
Fri 14 Apr – Mon 17 Apr
No leave needed
Sat 29 Apr – Mon 1 May
No leave needed
Sat 10 Jun – Mon 12 Jun
No leave needed
Sat 23 Dec – Tue 26 Dec
No leave needed
Sat 30 Dec – Mon 1 Jan
No leave needed
Planning a trip to Nigeria?
On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.