Long weekends in Nigeria, 2027.
Nigeria, 2027: 7 long weekends. 6 cost no leave at all, and 1 day of leave adds one more, for 23 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 1 January to 3 January: 3 days off, no leave needed (New Year's Day)
- 26 March to 29 March: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Workers' Day)
- 1 October to 3 October: 3 days off, no leave needed (National Day)
- 30 October to 1 November: 3 days off, no leave needed (National Youth Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 27 May to 30 May: 4 days off, take Fri 28 May as leave (Children's Day)
Public holidays in Nigeria, 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Friday 26 March | Good Friday |
| Monday 29 March | Easter Monday |
| Monday 3 May | Workers' Day |
| Thursday 27 May | Children's Day |
| Saturday 12 June | Democracy Day |
| Friday 1 October | National Day |
| Monday 1 November | National Youth Day |
| Monday 27 December | Christmas Day |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Nigeria in 2027?
Nigeria has 6 long weekends in 2027 that need no leave, and 1 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Nigeria in 2027?
Children's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 27 May to 30 May 2027.
How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2027?
Nigeria has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 8 of them fall on a weekday.