Holidays in Nigeria in 2029

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Nigeria in 2029. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Nigeria.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Nigeria
January 1 2029, Monday
National
Valentine's Day Nigeria
February 14 2029, Wednesday
Observance
Id el Fitr Nigeria
February 15 2029, Thursday
National
Id el Fitr additional holiday Nigeria
February 16 2029, Friday
National
Women's Day Nigeria
March 8 2029, Thursday
Observance
Mothering Sunday Nigeria
March 11 2029, Sunday
Observance
March Equinox Nigeria
March 20 2029, Tuesday
Seasonal
Good Friday Nigeria
March 30 2029, Friday
National
Holy Saturday Nigeria
March 31 2029, Saturday
Observance
Easter Sunday Nigeria
April 1 2029, Sunday
Observance
Easter Monday Nigeria
April 2 2029, Monday
National
Id el Kabir Nigeria
April 24 2029, Tuesday
National
Id el Kabir additional holiday Nigeria
April 25 2029, Wednesday
National
Workers' Day Nigeria
May 1 2029, Tuesday
National
Al-Hijra Nigeria
May 15 2029, Tuesday
Local holiday
Children's Day Nigeria
May 27 2029, Sunday
Observance
Democracy Day Nigeria
June 12 2029, Tuesday
National
Father's Day Nigeria
June 17 2029, Sunday
Observance
June Solstice Nigeria
June 21 2029, Thursday
Seasonal
Id el Maulud Nigeria
July 24 2029, Tuesday
National
September Equinox Nigeria
September 22 2029, Saturday
Seasonal
National Day Nigeria
October 1 2029, Monday
National
December Solstice Nigeria
December 21 2029, Friday
Seasonal
Sambisa Memorial Day Nigeria - Borno
December 22 2029, Saturday
Local holiday
Christmas Eve Nigeria
December 24 2029, Monday
Observance
Christmas Day Nigeria
December 25 2029, Tuesday
National
Boxing Day Nigeria
December 26 2029, Wednesday
National
New Year's Eve Nigeria
December 31 2029, Monday
Observance