Nigeria Official Holidays 2028 – Calendar
This page lists the official Nigeria public holidays 2028 as declared by the federal government. Use this Nigeria holiday calendar to plan vacations, long weekends and days off.
The full list includes New Year's Day, Eid al-Fitr, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Labour Day (Workers' Day), Eid al-Adha, Democracy Day, Id el-Maulud, National Independence Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The information is accurate and checked against the federal government public holiday declaration from the Ministry of Interior. It helps you plan leave and see when the next public holiday in Nigeria falls.
2028 Public Holidays List:
01 January 2028 – New Year's Day
27-28 February 2028 – Eid al-Fitr
14 April 2028 – Good Friday
16 April 2028 – Easter Sunday
17 April 2028 – Easter Monday
01 May 2028 – Labour Day (International Workers' Day)
5-6 May 2028 – Eid al-Adha
12 June 2028 – Democracy Day
5 September 2028 – Id el-Maulud
1 October 2028 –National Independence Day
25 December 2028 – Christmas Day
26 December 2028 – Boxing Day
No substitute holiday is provided if a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The original weekend date stands, and no extra weekday is granted.
Long Weekends 2028:
When a public holiday falls on a Friday or Monday, you get a three-day break. In 2028 these Nigeria public holidays give you a long weekend:
Friday 14 April 2028 - Good Friday
Monday 17 April 2028 - Easter Monday
Monday 1 May 2028 - Labour Day (Workers' Day)
Monday 12 June 2028 - Democracy Day
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| Easter - 16 April 2028 |
Public Holidays Act and Official Rules
Nigeria's Public Holidays Act (1979, Cap. P40) governs national holidays. The President can declare public holidays for the whole country. State Governors can declare additional public holidays in their states. The Minister of Interior may change a holiday date when needed. There is no substitute working day when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday; the original date stands.
FAQ: Nigeria Public Holidays 2028
How many public holidays are there in Nigeria in 2028?
There are 11 official federal public holidays in 2028: New Year's Day, Eid al-Fitr (two days), Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Eid al-Adha (two days), Democracy Day, Id el-Maulud, National Independence Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Are Eid dates fixed?
No. Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and Id el-Maulud depend on moon sighting and can shift by one day. Check the federal government public holiday declaration from the Ministry of Interior for the final dates.
What if a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday?
No extra weekday is given. The holiday is observed on that Saturday or Sunday and there is no substitute day off.
Where can I check official public holiday announcements?
The federal government announces public holidays through the Ministry of Interior. Official government announcements: https://interior.gov.ng/category/public-holiday/
This calendar shows all public holidays in Nigeria 2028 as declared by the federal government. To check is tomorrow a public holiday in Nigeria, refer to the latest federal government public holiday declaration from the Ministry of Interior.
Contact: info@nigeriaholidays.com.ng
Related Pages
Nigeria Public Holidays 2026 | Nigeria Holidays 2026 | Nigeria Public Holidays 2027 | Nigeria Holiday Calendar 2028 | Nigeria Public Holidays 2029
Nigeria Independence Day | Nigeria Democracy Day | Eid el-Maulud in Nigeria
NIGERIA PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2028 – Official Holidays in Nigeria.
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