20242025
New Year's Day1 January1 January
Good Friday29 March18 April
Easter Monday1 April21 April
Worker's Day1 May1 May
Id el Fitri10–11 April30–31 March
Democracy Day12 June12 June
Id el Kabir16–17 June6–7 June
Nigerian Independence Day1 October1 October
Id el Maulud15 September4 September
Christmas Day25 December25 December
Boxing Day26 December26 December

*Islamic holidays are subject to change based on sightings of the moon.

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►For information about housing, see Accommodation in Nigeria

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