Long weekends in Nigeria, 2026.
Nigeria, 2026: 7 long weekends. 4 cost no leave at all, and 4 days of leave add the other 3, for 27 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 3 April to 6 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Workers' Day)
- 12 June to 14 June: 3 days off, no leave needed (Democracy Day)
- 25 December to 28 December: 4 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, Boxing Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 23 May to 27 May: 5 days off, take Mon 25 May and Tue 26 May as leave (Children's Day)
- 1 October to 4 October: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Oct as leave (National Day)
Public holidays in Nigeria, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday 1 May | Workers' Day |
| Wednesday 27 May | Children's Day |
| Friday 12 June | Democracy Day |
| Thursday 1 October | National Day |
| Sunday 1 November | National Youth Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Monday 28 December | Boxing Day |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Nigeria in 2026?
Nigeria has 4 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 3 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Nigeria in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2026?
Nigeria has 10 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 9 of them fall on a weekday.