Nigeria has many public holidays declared by the government, as well as special days observed by the public.
Public holidays HolidayDateNotesRef.New Year's Day1 JanuaryCommemorates the beginning of the calendar year.Workers' Day1 MayCommemorates Workers' Labour Movement internationally.Democracy Day12 JuneCommemorates the return to democracy in Nigeria.Independence Day1 OctoberCommemorates the Independence of Nigeria from Britain.Christmas Day25 DecemberChristian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus.Boxing Day26 DecemberChristian holiday commemorating the day after Christmas.
Movable holidays In addition, Nigeria officially celebrates a few moveable holidays, which occur on different dates every year. These include religious dates observed by different cultural groups. HolidayDateNotesRef.Mawlid12 Rabi' al-awwalMuslim holiday celebrating the birthday of Muhammad.Eid al-Adha10 Dhu al-HijjahMuslim holiday celebrating the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son.Eid al-Fitr1 ShawwalMuslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting.Good FridayFriday before Easter (March or April)Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus.Easter MondayMonday after Easter (March or April)Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus.
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