National Holidays in Nigeria in 2025
Select Year:
2025
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | January 01 | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | March 31 | Sallah | National Holiday | End of Ramadan |
| Friday | April 18 | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | April 21 | Easter Monday | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | May 01 | Worker's Day | National Holiday | International Workers' Day |
| Tuesday | May 27 | Children's Day | Not a Public Holiday | School Holiday |
| Saturday | June 07 | Id el Kabir | National Holiday | Feast of the Sacrifice |
| Thursday | June 12 | Democracy Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | June 27 | Islamic New Year | Regional Holiday | Several states |
| Wednesday | August 20 | Isese Day | Regional Holiday | Ogun, Osun, Oyo |
| Friday | September 05 | Eidul-Mawlid | National Holiday | Birthday of Prophet Muhammad |
| Wednesday | October 01 | Independence Day | National Holiday | National Day |
| Sunday | November 02 | Thanksgiving Day | Regional Holiday | Bayelsa |
| Sunday | November 16 | Public Holiday | Regional Holiday | Anambra |
| Monday | December 22 | Sambisa Memorial Day | Regional Holiday | Borno only |
| Thursday | December 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | December 26 | Boxing Day | National Holiday | Day of Goodwill |