Below you'll find 2016's official holidays for Nigeria. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.
Nigeria Public Holidays 2016
Nigeria
There are 14 public holidays in Nigeria for 2016. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.
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| Date | Day | Holiday name |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| 2016-03-25 | Fri | Good Friday |
| 2016-03-28 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 2016-05-01 | Sun | Worker's Day |
| 2016-05-27 | Fri | Children's Day |
| 2016-05-29 | Sun | Democracy Day |
| 2016-06-12 | Sun | M.K.O Abiola Day |
| 2016-07-06 | Wed | Id el Fitr |
| 2016-09-11 | Sun | Id el Kabir |
| 2016-10-01 | Sat | Independence Day |
| 2016-10-02 | Sun | Islamic New Year |
| 2016-12-11 | Sun | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| 2016-12-25 | Sun | Christmas Day |
| 2016-12-26 | Mon | Boxing Day |
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