Nigeria Announces December School Closures for Holidays

As the end of 2026 approaches, Nigerian students, parents, and workers are preparing for the school holidays in December. There are approximately 10 weeks left in the year, and December is the only month in the final quarter with confirmed federal public holidays.

Christmas Day, which falls on Friday, December 25, 2026, will be observed as a public holiday across all states, requiring schools, government agencies, and public institutions to close. The following day, December 26, coincides with a weekend, meaning it is already a non-working day.

Additionally, Friday, January 1, 2027, will also be a public holiday, allowing for a continuous celebration period. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday schedule on behalf of the federal government, with the Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, issuing the statement.

Individual schools and state authorities are expected to announce their specific holiday calendars closer to the end of the term.