2016 Public Holidays in Nigeria
Happy New Year! And welcome back from the Christmas holidays. We know you’ve had an adventure and looking forward to making more travel memories, that’s why we have compiled this list of all public holidays in Nigeria this year. Now you can start planning your next vacation early enough.
| DATE | DAY | HOLIDAY |
| 1st January | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| 25th March | Friday | Good Friday |
| 28th March | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 1st May | Sunday | Worker’s Day Holiday |
| 27th May | Friday | Children’s Day |
| 29th May | Sunday | Democracy Day Holiday |
| 7th July | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr (Sallah) |
| 11th September | Sunday | Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) |
| 1st October | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 12th December | Monday | Eid-el-Maulud (The Prophet’s Birthday) |
| 25th December | Sunday | Christmas Day |
| 26th December | Monday | Boxing Day |
