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21 official public holidays in Nigeria for 2027, with observed-date adjustments for holidays that fall on a weekend.
Includes 8 region/city-specific observances (NG-KW, NG-ZA, NG-OG, NG-OS, NG-OY, NG-BY, …) alongside national holidays.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Local name | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | public | — | National |
| 2027-03-09 | Eid-el-fitri Sallah | public | — | National |
| 2027-03-26 | Good Friday | public | — | National |
| 2027-03-29 | Easter Monday | public | — | National |
| 2027-05-01 | Workers' Day | public | — | National |
| 2027-05-03 | Workers' Day | public | — | National |
| 2027-05-16 | Id el Kabir | public | — | National |
| 2027-05-27 | Children's Day | public | — | National |
| 2027-06-06 | Islamic New Year | regional | — | NG-KW, NG-ZA |
| 2027-06-12 | Democracy Day | public | — | National |
| 2027-08-15 | Eidul-Mawlid | public | — | National |
| 2027-08-20 | Isese Day | regional | — | NG-OG, NG-OS, NG-OY |
| 2027-10-01 | National Day | public | — | National |
| 2027-11-01 | National Youth Day | public | — | National |
| 2027-11-02 | Thanksgiving Day | regional | — | NG-BY |
| 2027-11-17 | Public Holiday | regional | — | NG-AN |
| 2027-12-22 | Sambisa Memorial Day | regional | — | NG-BO |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day | public | — | National |
| 2027-12-26 | Boxing Day | public | — | National |
| 2027-12-27 | Boxing Day | public | — | National |
| 2027-12-27 | Christmas Day | public | — | National |
Source: Festivo Public Holidays API, data version 3.1.0