Jan
01 Jan 2019
Tuesday
New Year's Day marks the first day of the year and is observed nationwide as a public holiday in Nigeria.
Nigeria calendar 2019
Nigeria Public Holidays 2019
Public holidays and observances for 2019, with downloadable calendar files and concise planning notes.
Public holidays: 16 • Observances: 11 • Long weekends: 5
Jump to holiday list ↓| Holiday | Date | Description |
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| January | ||
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01
Jan
Tuesday, 2019
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New Year's Day marks the first day of the year and is observed nationwide as a public holiday in Nigeria. | |
| February | ||
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22
Feb
Friday, 2019
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Election Day may be declared as a special non-working day to support voter participation. | |
| March | ||
| April | ||
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19
Apr
Friday, 2019
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Good Friday is a Christian public holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. | |
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22
Apr
Monday, 2019
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Easter Monday is observed as a public holiday in Nigeria and is often used for family visits and travel. | |
| May | ||
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01
May
Wednesday, 2019
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Workers' Day honors workers and labor contributions and is observed nationally as a public holiday on 1 May. | |
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29
May
Wednesday, 2019
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This special holiday marks the presidential inauguration and related national ceremonies. | |
| June | ||
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04
Jun
Tuesday, 2019
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Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, charity, and family visits. | |
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05
Jun
Wednesday, 2019
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This additional holiday supports Eid al-Fitr celebrations and extends public holiday observance. | |
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12
Jun
Wednesday, 2019
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Democracy Day commemorates Nigeria's democratic journey and is observed nationally as a public holiday. | |
| August | ||
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12
Aug
Monday, 2019
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Eid al-Adha commemorates Ibrahim's devotion and is observed with prayers, charity, and family gatherings. | |
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13
Aug
Tuesday, 2019
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This additional day extends Eid al-Adha public holiday observance in Nigeria. | |
| October | ||
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01
Oct
Tuesday, 2019
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National Day marks Nigeria's independence and is observed nationwide as a public holiday on 1 October. | |
| November | ||
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09
Nov
Saturday, 2019
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Eid al-Maulud commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad and is observed nationally. | |
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11
Nov
Monday, 2019
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This additional holiday extends Eid al-Maulud observance where officially declared. | |
| December | ||
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25
Dec
Wednesday, 2019
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Christmas Day is a national public holiday celebrated with worship, family gatherings, and community events. | |
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26
Dec
Thursday, 2019
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Boxing Day is a public holiday observed on 26 December and commonly used for travel and family time. | |
Feb
22 Feb 2019
Friday
Election Day may be declared as a special non-working day to support voter participation.
Apr
19 Apr 2019
Friday
Good Friday is a Christian public holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Apr
22 Apr 2019
Monday
Easter Monday is observed as a public holiday in Nigeria and is often used for family visits and travel.
May
01 May 2019
Wednesday
Workers' Day honors workers and labor contributions and is observed nationally as a public holiday on 1 May.
29 May 2019
Wednesday
This special holiday marks the presidential inauguration and related national ceremonies.
Jun
04 Jun 2019
Tuesday
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, charity, and family visits.
05 Jun 2019
Wednesday
This additional holiday supports Eid al-Fitr celebrations and extends public holiday observance.
Jun
12 Jun 2019
Wednesday
Democracy Day commemorates Nigeria's democratic journey and is observed nationally as a public holiday.
Aug
12 Aug 2019
Monday
Eid al-Adha commemorates Ibrahim's devotion and is observed with prayers, charity, and family gatherings.
13 Aug 2019
Tuesday
This additional day extends Eid al-Adha public holiday observance in Nigeria.
Oct
01 Oct 2019
Tuesday
National Day marks Nigeria's independence and is observed nationwide as a public holiday on 1 October.
Nov
09 Nov 2019
Saturday
Eid al-Maulud commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad and is observed nationally.
11 Nov 2019
Monday
This additional holiday extends Eid al-Maulud observance where officially declared.
Dec
25 Dec 2019
Wednesday
Christmas Day is a national public holiday celebrated with worship, family gatherings, and community events.
Dec
26 Dec 2019
Thursday
Boxing Day is a public holiday observed on 26 December and commonly used for travel and family time.
Long weekends in 2019
- Election Day • Fri, 22 Feb
- Good Friday • Fri, 19 Apr
- Easter Monday • Mon, 22 Apr
- Id el Kabir • Mon, 12 Aug
- Id el Maulud Holiday • Mon, 11 Nov
Method: Friday or Monday public holiday.
FAQ for 2019
- How many public holidays are in Nigeria in 2019?
- There are 16 public holidays listed for 2019.
- Are Eid dates tentative?
- No holidays are currently marked tentative in this year's source data.
- What is the difference between public holidays and observances?
- Public holidays are official non-working days; observances are commemorative dates and may remain working days.