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Public Holidays in Nigeria 2025
Wondering when the next national public holiday is in Nigeria? We’ve got you covered! This handy list of Nigeria’s public holidays in 2025 includes everything from major religious celebrations like Eid, Christmas, and Easter to important national events like Democracy Day, Independence Day, and Workers' Day.
Whether you're planning a quick getaway, a family hangout, or just looking forward to a day off work, this calendar will help you stay one step ahead all year long.
Public Holidays in Nigeria (January, 2025)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1st January, 2025 (Wednesday) | New Year's Day |
Public Holidays in Nigeria (February, 2025)
No Public Holiday
Public Holidays in Nigeria (March, 2025)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 31st March, 2025 (Monday) | Eid Al-Fitr |
Public Holidays in Nigeria (April, 2025)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1st April, 2025 (Tuesday) | Eid Al-Fitr |
| 18th April, 2025 (Friday) | Good Friday |
| 21st April, 2025 (Monday) | Easter Monday |
Public Holidays in Nigeria (May, 2025)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1st May, 2025 (Thursday) | Workers' Day |
Public Holidays in Nigeria (June, 2025)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 6th June, 2025 (Friday) | Eid el Kabir (Eid al-Adha) |
| 9th June, 2025 (Monday) | Eid el Kabir (Eid al-Adha) |
| 12th June, 2025 (Thursday) | Democracy Day |
Public Holidays in Nigeria (July, 2025)
No Public Holiday
Public Holidays in Nigeria (August, 2025)
No Public Holiday
Public Holidays in Nigeria (September, 2025)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 5th September, 2025 (Friday) | Id el Maulud |
Public Holidays in Nigeria (October, 2025)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1st October, 2025 (Wednesday) | National Independence Day |
Public Holidays in Nigeria (November, 2025)
No Public Holiday
Public Holidays in Nigeria (December, 2025)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 25th December, 2025 (Thursday) | Christmas Day |
| 26th December, 2025 (Friday) | Boxing Day |
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