Nigeria calendar 2029

Nigeria Public Holidays 2029

Public holidays and observances for 2029, 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 (Mon, 01 Jan)

Holiday and observance dates in Nigeria for 2029
Holiday	Date	Description
January
New Year's Day	01 Jan Monday, 2029	New Year's Day marks the first day of the year and is observed nationwide as a public holiday in Nigeria.
Ramadan Start Observance Tentative	16 Jan Tuesday, 2029	Ramadan Start marks the beginning of the fasting month for Muslims and is treated as an observance for planning.
February
Ash Wednesday Observance	14 Feb Wednesday, 2029	Ash Wednesday begins the Lenten season in many Christian communities and is observed with church services.
Valentine's Day Observance	14 Feb Wednesday, 2029	Valentine's Day is a cultural observance focused on appreciation, relationships, and social activities.
Eid El-Fitr Tentative	15 Feb Thursday, 2029	Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, charity, and family visits.
Eid El-Fitr Holiday Tentative	16 Feb Friday, 2029	This additional holiday supports Eid al-Fitr celebrations and extends public holiday observance.
March
Women's Day Observance	08 Mar Thursday, 2029	Women's Day is an observance highlighting women's achievements and gender-equality themes.
Mothering Sunday Observance	11 Mar Sunday, 2029	Mothering Sunday is an observance that celebrates mothers and family life in Christian communities.
Good Friday	30 Mar Friday, 2029	Good Friday is a Christian public holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Holy Saturday Observance	31 Mar Saturday, 2029	Holy Saturday is observed between Good Friday and Easter Sunday in the Christian calendar.
April
Easter Sunday Observance	01 Apr Sunday, 2029	Easter Sunday is a major Christian observance celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Easter Monday	02 Apr Monday, 2029	Easter Monday is observed as a public holiday in Nigeria and is often used for family visits and travel.
Id el Kabir Tentative	25 Apr Wednesday, 2029	Eid al-Adha commemorates Ibrahim's devotion and is observed with prayers, charity, and family gatherings.
Id el Kabir additional holiday Tentative	26 Apr Thursday, 2029	This additional day extends Eid al-Adha public holiday observance in Nigeria.
May
Workers' Day	01 May Tuesday, 2029	Workers' Day honors workers and labor contributions and is observed nationally as a public holiday on 1 May.
Al-Hijra Observance Tentative	15 May Tuesday, 2029	Al-Hijra marks the Islamic New Year and is observed by Muslim communities across Nigeria.
Children's Day Observance	27 May Sunday, 2029	Children's Day is an observance focused on child welfare, education, and youth development.
June
Democracy Day	12 Jun Tuesday, 2029	Democracy Day commemorates Nigeria's democratic journey and is observed nationally as a public holiday.
Father's Day Observance	17 Jun Sunday, 2029	Father's Day is an observance celebrating fathers and parental contributions in family life.
July
Id el Maulud Tentative	24 Jul Tuesday, 2029	Eid al-Maulud commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad and is observed nationally.
October
National Day	01 Oct Monday, 2029	National Day marks Nigeria's independence and is observed nationwide as a public holiday on 1 October.
December
Christmas Eve Observance	24 Dec Monday, 2029	Christmas Eve is widely observed with church events and family preparations ahead of Christmas Day.
Christmas Day	25 Dec Tuesday, 2029	Christmas Day is a national public holiday celebrated with worship, family gatherings, and community events.
Boxing Day	26 Dec Wednesday, 2029	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 Monday, 2029	New Year's Eve is widely observed with community celebrations, church services, and family gatherings across Nigeria.

New Year's Day

Jan

01 Jan 2029

Monday

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

Eid El-Fitr

Feb

15 Feb 2029

Thursday

Tentative

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

Eid El-Fitr Holiday

Feb

16 Feb 2029

Friday

Tentative

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

Good Friday

Mar

30 Mar 2029

Friday

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

Easter Monday

Apr

02 Apr 2029

Monday

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

Id el Kabir

Apr

25 Apr 2029

Wednesday

Tentative

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

Id el Kabir additional holiday

Apr

26 Apr 2029

Thursday

Tentative

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

Workers' Day

May

01 May 2029

Tuesday

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

Democracy Day

Jun

12 Jun 2029

Tuesday

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

Id el Maulud

Jul

24 Jul 2029

Tuesday

Tentative

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

National Day

Oct

01 Oct 2029

Monday

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

Christmas Day

Dec

25 Dec 2029

Tuesday

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

Boxing Day

Dec

26 Dec 2029

Wednesday

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

Long weekends in 2029

New Year's Day • Mon, 01 Jan
Eid El-Fitr Holiday • Fri, 16 Feb
Good Friday • Fri, 30 Mar
Easter Monday • Mon, 02 Apr
National Day • Mon, 01 Oct

Method: Friday or Monday public holiday.

FAQ for 2029

How many public holidays are in Nigeria in 2029?: There are 13 public holidays listed for 2029.
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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