Below are the major public holidays observed in Nigeria. On special occassions, the Federal government can declare public holidays.           »» Read History of Nigeria

New Year's	Day January 1
Id-El-Fitri	January 9-10
Id-El-Kabir	March 17
Hajire (New year)	April 7-18
Good Friday	April 21
Easter Monday	April 24
Workers' Day	May 1
Children's Day	May 27
Id-El-Maulud	June 17
National Day	October 1
Chrismas Day	December 25
Boxing Day	December 26