Nigeria calendar 2031

Nigeria Public Holidays 2031

Public holidays and observances for 2031, with downloadable calendar files and concise planning notes.

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Public holidays: 13 • Observances: 12 • Long weekends: 4 • Next: New Year's Day (Wed, 01 Jan)

Holiday and observance dates in Nigeria for 2031
Holiday	Date	Description
January
New Year's Day in Nigeria	01 Jan Wednesday, 2031	New Year's Day marks the first day of the year and is observed nationwide as a public holiday in Nigeria.
Eid El-Fitr in Nigeria Tentative	25 Jan Saturday, 2031	Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, charity, and family visits.
Eid El-Fitr Holiday in Nigeria Tentative	26 Jan Sunday, 2031	This additional holiday supports Eid al-Fitr celebrations and extends public holiday observance.
February
Valentine's Day in Nigeria Observance	14 Feb Friday, 2031	Valentine's Day is a cultural observance focused on appreciation, relationships, and social activities.
Ash Wednesday in Nigeria Observance	26 Feb Wednesday, 2031	Ash Wednesday begins the Lenten season in many Christian communities and is observed with church services.
March
Women's Day in Nigeria Observance	08 Mar Saturday, 2031	Women's Day is an observance highlighting women's achievements and gender-equality themes.
Mothering Sunday in Nigeria Observance	23 Mar Sunday, 2031	Mothering Sunday is an observance that celebrates mothers and family life in Christian communities.
April
Id el Kabir in Nigeria Tentative	03 Apr Thursday, 2031	Eid al-Adha commemorates Ibrahim's devotion and is observed with prayers, charity, and family gatherings.
Id el Kabir additional holiday in Nigeria Tentative	04 Apr Friday, 2031	This additional day extends Eid al-Adha public holiday observance in Nigeria.
Good Friday in Nigeria	11 Apr Friday, 2031	Good Friday is a Christian public holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Holy Saturday in Nigeria Observance	12 Apr Saturday, 2031	Holy Saturday is observed between Good Friday and Easter Sunday in the Christian calendar.
Easter Sunday in Nigeria Observance	13 Apr Sunday, 2031	Easter Sunday is a major Christian observance celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Easter Monday in Nigeria	14 Apr Monday, 2031	Easter Monday is observed as a public holiday in Nigeria and is often used for family visits and travel.
Al-Hijra in Nigeria Observance Tentative	23 Apr Wednesday, 2031	Al-Hijra marks the Islamic New Year and is observed by Muslim communities across Nigeria.
May
Workers' Day in Nigeria	01 May Thursday, 2031	Workers' Day honors workers and labor contributions and is observed nationally as a public holiday on 1 May.
Children's Day in Nigeria Observance	27 May Tuesday, 2031	Children's Day is an observance focused on child welfare, education, and youth development.
June
Democracy Day in Nigeria	12 Jun Thursday, 2031	Democracy Day commemorates Nigeria's democratic journey and is observed nationally as a public holiday.
Father's Day in Nigeria Observance	15 Jun Sunday, 2031	Father's Day is an observance celebrating fathers and parental contributions in family life.
July
Id el Maulud in Nigeria Tentative	02 Jul Wednesday, 2031	Eid al-Maulud commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad and is observed nationally.
October
National Day in Nigeria	01 Oct Wednesday, 2031	National Day marks Nigeria's independence and is observed nationwide as a public holiday on 1 October.
December
Ramadan Start in Nigeria Observance Tentative	15 Dec Monday, 2031	Ramadan Start marks the beginning of the fasting month for Muslims and is treated as an observance for planning.
Christmas Eve in Nigeria Observance	24 Dec Wednesday, 2031	Christmas Eve is widely observed with church events and family preparations ahead of Christmas Day.
Christmas Day in Nigeria	25 Dec Thursday, 2031	Christmas Day is a national public holiday celebrated with worship, family gatherings, and community events.
Boxing Day in Nigeria	26 Dec Friday, 2031	Boxing Day is a public holiday observed on 26 December and commonly used for travel and family time.
New Year's Eve in Nigeria Observance	31 Dec Wednesday, 2031	New Year's Eve is widely observed with community celebrations, church services, and family gatherings across Nigeria.

New Year's Day in Nigeria

Jan

01 Jan 2031

Wednesday

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

Eid El-Fitr in Nigeria

Jan

25 Jan 2031

Saturday

Tentative

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

Eid El-Fitr Holiday in Nigeria

Jan

26 Jan 2031

Sunday

Tentative

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

Id el Kabir in Nigeria

Apr

03 Apr 2031

Thursday

Tentative

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

Id el Kabir additional holiday in Nigeria

Apr

04 Apr 2031

Friday

Tentative

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

Good Friday in Nigeria

Apr

11 Apr 2031

Friday

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

Easter Monday in Nigeria

Apr

14 Apr 2031

Monday

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

Workers' Day in Nigeria

May

01 May 2031

Thursday

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

Democracy Day in Nigeria

Jun

12 Jun 2031

Thursday

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

Id el Maulud in Nigeria

Jul

02 Jul 2031

Wednesday

Tentative

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

National Day in Nigeria

Oct

01 Oct 2031

Wednesday

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

Christmas Day in Nigeria

Dec

25 Dec 2031

Thursday

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

Boxing Day in Nigeria

Dec

26 Dec 2031

Friday

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

Long weekends in 2031

Id el Kabir additional holiday • Fri, 04 Apr
Good Friday • Fri, 11 Apr
Easter Monday • Mon, 14 Apr
Boxing Day • Fri, 26 Dec

Method: Friday or Monday public holiday.

FAQ for 2031

How many public holidays are in Nigeria in 2031?: There are 13 public holidays listed for 2031.
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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