Below you'll find 2021's official holidays for Nigeria. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.
Nigeria Public Holidays 2021
Nigeria
There are 16 public holidays in Nigeria for 2021. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-01 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| 2021-04-02 | Fri | Good Friday |
| 2021-04-05 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 2021-05-01 | Sat | Worker's Day |
| 2021-05-03 | Mon | Worker's Day (substitute day) |
| 2021-05-13 | Thu | Id el Fitr |
| 2021-05-27 | Thu | Children's Day |
| 2021-06-12 | Sat | Democracy Day |
| 2021-06-14 | Mon | Democracy Day (substitute day) |
| 2021-07-20 | Tue | Id el Kabir |
| 2021-08-09 | Mon | Islamic New Year |
| 2021-10-01 | Fri | Independence Day |
| 2021-10-18 | Mon | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| 2021-11-01 | Mon | National Youth Day |
| 2021-12-25 | Sat | Christmas Day |
| 2021-12-26 | Sun | Boxing Day |
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