Jan
01 Jan 2022
Saturday
New Year's Day marks the first day of the year and is observed nationwide as a public holiday in Nigeria.
Nigeria calendar 2022
Nigeria Public Holidays 2022
Public holidays and observances for 2022, with downloadable calendar files and concise planning notes.
Public holidays: 21 • Observances: 11 • Long weekends: 9
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01
Jan
Saturday, 2022
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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. | |
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03
Jan
Monday, 2022
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This substitute day is observed when New Year's Day falls on a weekend and an extra weekday is declared off. | |
| February | ||
| March | ||
| April | ||
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15
Apr
Friday, 2022
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Good Friday is a Christian public holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. | |
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18
Apr
Monday, 2022
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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
Sunday, 2022
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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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02
May
Monday, 2022
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A substitute day is sometimes declared when Workers' Day falls on a weekend. | |
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02
May
Monday, 2022
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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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03
May
Tuesday, 2022
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This additional holiday supports Eid al-Fitr celebrations and extends public holiday observance. | |
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03
May
Tuesday, 2022
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This additional holiday supports Eid al-Fitr celebrations and extends public holiday observance. | |
| June | ||
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12
Jun
Sunday, 2022
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Democracy Day commemorates Nigeria's democratic journey and is observed nationally as a public holiday. | |
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13
Jun
Monday, 2022
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A substitute day may be declared when Democracy Day falls on a weekend. | |
| July | ||
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09
Jul
Saturday, 2022
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Eid al-Adha commemorates Ibrahim's devotion and is observed with prayers, charity, and family gatherings. | |
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11
Jul
Monday, 2022
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This additional day extends Eid al-Adha public holiday observance in Nigeria. | |
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12
Jul
Tuesday, 2022
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This additional day extends Eid al-Adha public holiday observance in Nigeria. | |
| October | ||
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01
Oct
Saturday, 2022
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National Day marks Nigeria's independence and is observed nationwide as a public holiday on 1 October. | |
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03
Oct
Monday, 2022
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A substitute day may be declared when National Day falls on a weekend. | |
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08
Oct
Saturday, 2022
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Eid al-Maulud commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad and is observed nationally. | |
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10
Oct
Monday, 2022
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A substitute day may be declared when Eid al-Maulud falls on a weekend. | |
| December | ||
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25
Dec
Sunday, 2022
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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
Monday, 2022
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Boxing Day is a public holiday observed on 26 December and commonly used for travel and family time. | |
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27
Dec
Tuesday, 2022
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A substitute day may be declared when Christmas Day falls on a weekend. | |
03 Jan 2022
Monday
This substitute day is observed when New Year's Day falls on a weekend and an extra weekday is declared off.
Apr
15 Apr 2022
Friday
Good Friday is a Christian public holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Apr
18 Apr 2022
Monday
Easter Monday is observed as a public holiday in Nigeria and is often used for family visits and travel.
May
01 May 2022
Sunday
Workers' Day honors workers and labor contributions and is observed nationally as a public holiday on 1 May.
02 May 2022
Monday
A substitute day is sometimes declared when Workers' Day falls on a weekend.
May
02 May 2022
Monday
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, charity, and family visits.
03 May 2022
Tuesday
This additional holiday supports Eid al-Fitr celebrations and extends public holiday observance.
03 May 2022
Tuesday
This additional holiday supports Eid al-Fitr celebrations and extends public holiday observance.
Jun
12 Jun 2022
Sunday
Democracy Day commemorates Nigeria's democratic journey and is observed nationally as a public holiday.
13 Jun 2022
Monday
A substitute day may be declared when Democracy Day falls on a weekend.
Jul
09 Jul 2022
Saturday
Eid al-Adha commemorates Ibrahim's devotion and is observed with prayers, charity, and family gatherings.
11 Jul 2022
Monday
This additional day extends Eid al-Adha public holiday observance in Nigeria.
12 Jul 2022
Tuesday
This additional day extends Eid al-Adha public holiday observance in Nigeria.
Oct
01 Oct 2022
Saturday
National Day marks Nigeria's independence and is observed nationwide as a public holiday on 1 October.
03 Oct 2022
Monday
A substitute day may be declared when National Day falls on a weekend.
Oct
08 Oct 2022
Saturday
Eid al-Maulud commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad and is observed nationally.
10 Oct 2022
Monday
A substitute day may be declared when Eid al-Maulud falls on a weekend.
Dec
25 Dec 2022
Sunday
Christmas Day is a national public holiday celebrated with worship, family gatherings, and community events.
Dec
26 Dec 2022
Monday
Boxing Day is a public holiday observed on 26 December and commonly used for travel and family time.
27 Dec 2022
Tuesday
A substitute day may be declared when Christmas Day falls on a weekend.
Long weekends in 2022
- Day off for New Year's Day • Mon, 03 Jan
- Good Friday • Fri, 15 Apr
- Easter Monday • Mon, 18 Apr
- Day off for Workers' Day • Mon, 02 May
- Day off for Democracy Day • Mon, 13 Jun
- Id el Kabir additional holiday • Mon, 11 Jul
- Day off for National Day • Mon, 03 Oct
- Day off for Id el Maulud • Mon, 10 Oct
- Boxing Day • Mon, 26 Dec
Method: Friday or Monday public holiday.
FAQ for 2022
- How many public holidays are in Nigeria in 2022?
- There are 21 public holidays listed for 2022.
- 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.