Nigeria calendar 2027

Nigeria Public Holidays 2027

Public holidays and observances for 2027, with downloadable calendar files and concise planning notes.

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Public holidays: 13 • Observances: 12 • Long weekends: 5 • Next: New Year's Day (Fri, 01 Jan)

Holiday and observance dates in Nigeria for 2027
Holiday	Date	Description
January
New Year's Day	01 Jan Friday, 2027	New Year's Day marks the first day of the year and is observed nationwide as a public holiday in Nigeria.
February
Ramadan Start Observance Tentative	08 Feb Monday, 2027	Ramadan Start marks the beginning of the fasting month for Muslims and is treated as an observance for planning.
Ash Wednesday Observance	10 Feb Wednesday, 2027	Ash Wednesday begins the Lenten season in many Christian communities and is observed with church services.
Valentine's Day Observance	14 Feb Sunday, 2027	Valentine's Day is a cultural observance focused on appreciation, relationships, and social activities.
March
Mothering Sunday Observance	07 Mar Sunday, 2027	Mothering Sunday is an observance that celebrates mothers and family life in Christian communities.
Women's Day Observance	08 Mar Monday, 2027	Women's Day is an observance highlighting women's achievements and gender-equality themes.
Eid El-Fitr Tentative	10 Mar Wednesday, 2027	Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, charity, and family visits.
Eid El-Fitr Holiday Tentative	11 Mar Thursday, 2027	This additional holiday supports Eid al-Fitr celebrations and extends public holiday observance.
Good Friday	26 Mar Friday, 2027	Good Friday is a Christian public holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Holy Saturday Observance	27 Mar Saturday, 2027	Holy Saturday is observed between Good Friday and Easter Sunday in the Christian calendar.
Easter Sunday Observance	28 Mar Sunday, 2027	Easter Sunday is a major Christian observance celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Easter Monday	29 Mar Monday, 2027	Easter Monday is observed as a public holiday in Nigeria and is often used for family visits and travel.
May
Workers' Day	01 May Saturday, 2027	Workers' Day honors workers and labor contributions and is observed nationally as a public holiday on 1 May.
Id el Kabir Tentative	17 May Monday, 2027	Eid al-Adha commemorates Ibrahim's devotion and is observed with prayers, charity, and family gatherings.
Id el Kabir additional holiday Tentative	18 May Tuesday, 2027	This additional day extends Eid al-Adha public holiday observance in Nigeria.
Children's Day Observance	27 May Thursday, 2027	Children's Day is an observance focused on child welfare, education, and youth development.
June
Al-Hijra Observance Tentative	06 Jun Sunday, 2027	Al-Hijra marks the Islamic New Year and is observed by Muslim communities across Nigeria.
Democracy Day	12 Jun Saturday, 2027	Democracy Day commemorates Nigeria's democratic journey and is observed nationally as a public holiday.
Father's Day Observance	20 Jun Sunday, 2027	Father's Day is an observance celebrating fathers and parental contributions in family life.
August
Id el Maulud Tentative	15 Aug Sunday, 2027	Eid al-Maulud commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad and is observed nationally.
October
National Day	01 Oct Friday, 2027	National Day marks Nigeria's independence and is observed nationwide as a public holiday on 1 October.
December
Christmas Eve Observance	24 Dec Friday, 2027	Christmas Eve is widely observed with church events and family preparations ahead of Christmas Day.
Christmas Day	25 Dec Saturday, 2027	Christmas Day is a national public holiday celebrated with worship, family gatherings, and community events.
Boxing Day	26 Dec Sunday, 2027	Boxing Day is a public holiday observed on 26 December and commonly used for travel and family time.
New Year's Eve Observance	31 Dec Friday, 2027	New Year's Eve is widely observed with community celebrations, church services, and family gatherings across Nigeria.

New Year's Day

Jan

01 Jan 2027

Friday

New Year's Day marks the first day of the year and is observed nationwide as a public holiday in Nigeria.

Eid El-Fitr

Mar

10 Mar 2027

Wednesday

Tentative

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, charity, and family visits.

Eid El-Fitr Holiday

Mar

11 Mar 2027

Thursday

Tentative

This additional holiday supports Eid al-Fitr celebrations and extends public holiday observance.

Good Friday

Mar

26 Mar 2027

Friday

Good Friday is a Christian public holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Easter Monday

Mar

29 Mar 2027

Monday

Easter Monday is observed as a public holiday in Nigeria and is often used for family visits and travel.

Workers' Day

May

01 May 2027

Saturday

Workers' Day honors workers and labor contributions and is observed nationally as a public holiday on 1 May.

Id el Kabir

May

17 May 2027

Monday

Tentative

Eid al-Adha commemorates Ibrahim's devotion and is observed with prayers, charity, and family gatherings.

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Id el Kabir additional holiday

May

18 May 2027

Tuesday

Tentative

This additional day extends Eid al-Adha public holiday observance in Nigeria.

Democracy Day

Jun

12 Jun 2027

Saturday

Democracy Day commemorates Nigeria's democratic journey and is observed nationally as a public holiday.

Id el Maulud

Aug

15 Aug 2027

Sunday

Tentative

Eid al-Maulud commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad and is observed nationally.

National Day

Oct

01 Oct 2027

Friday

National Day marks Nigeria's independence and is observed nationwide as a public holiday on 1 October.

Christmas Day

Dec

25 Dec 2027

Saturday

Christmas Day is a national public holiday celebrated with worship, family gatherings, and community events.

Boxing Day

Dec

26 Dec 2027

Sunday

Boxing Day is a public holiday observed on 26 December and commonly used for travel and family time.

Long weekends in 2027

New Year's Day • Fri, 01 Jan
Good Friday • Fri, 26 Mar
Easter Monday • Mon, 29 Mar
Id el Kabir • Mon, 17 May
National Day • Fri, 01 Oct

Method: Friday or Monday public holiday.

FAQ for 2027

How many public holidays are in Nigeria in 2027?: There are 13 public holidays listed for 2027.
Are Eid dates tentative?: Yes. Lunar-based holidays can shift by one day after official moon-sighting announcements.
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.

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