Public Holidays

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Nigeria has several public holidays spread throughout the year, as seen below. Exact dates are subject to official notice by the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Public Holidays

New Year's Day|January 1st**

Id-el-Kabir|February 11-12th**

Good Friday|April 18th**

Easter Monday|April 21st**

May Day|May 1st**

Id-el-Maulud|May 13th**

Democracy Day|May 29th**

National Day|October 1st**

Id-el-Fitri|November 25-26th**

Christmas Day|December 25th**

Boxing Day|December 26th**

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