Nigerian Government Reveals Public Holidays for 2026 Including Easter, Eid, and Democracy Day

The Nigerian government has announced the public holidays for 2026, featuring significant dates such as Good Friday, Easter Monday, Eid el Fitr, International Workers' Day, June 12 Democracy Day, Eid el Kabir, and Eid el Maulud. These holidays allow Nigerians to relax, celebrate, and commemorate important events in Christianity and Islam.

The dates are subject to moon sighting for some holidays like Eid el Kabir. Sa'ad Abubakar, the President-General of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), plays a role in determining the dates for Muslim holidays in Nigeria.