List of public, and national holidays observed in Nigeria in 2023.
All National holidays in Nigeria are observed as per government declaration of public holidays. All banks, government offices and education institutions remains closed in Nigeria during these national holidays. Nigeria holiday calendar for year 2023.
Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
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Sunday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
Monday | Easter Monday | National Holiday | |
Saturday | Sallah (End of Ramadan) | National Holiday | |
Monday | Worker's Day (International Workers' Day) | National Holiday | |
Saturday | Children's Day (School Holiday) | Not A Public Holiday | |
Monday | Democracy Day | National Holiday | |
Thursday | Id el Kabir (Feast of the Sacrifice) | National Holiday | |
Sunday | Independence Day (National Day) | National Holiday | |
Thursday | Thanksgiving Day (Bayelsa) | Regional Holiday | |
Thursday | Public Holiday (Anambra) | Regional Holiday | |
Friday | Sambisa Memorial Day (Borno only) | Regional Holiday | |
Monday | Christmas Day | National Holiday | |
Tuesday | Boxing Day (Day of Goodwill) | National Holiday |