2026 in Niger

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This article lists events from the year 2026 in Niger.

Incumbents

• President of Niger: Abdourahamane Tchiani
• Prime Minister of Niger: Ali Lamine Zeine

Events

Ongoing:

• Benin–Niger Crisis
• Islamist insurgency in Niger

January

• 12 January – The government withdraws the operating licences of 33 transport operators and truck drivers for refusing to transport fuel to Mali amid the jihadist insurgency. ^[1]

Holidays

Further information: Public holidays in Niger

Source: ^[2]

• 1 January – New Year's Day
• 28 March – Laylat al-Qadr
• 30 March – Eid al-Fitr
• 21 April – Easter Monday
• 24 April – Concord Day
• 1 May – Labour Day
• 6 June – Eid al-Adha
• 26 June – Islamic New Year
• 3 August – Independence Day
• 4 September – The Prophet's Birthday
• 18 December – Nigerien Republic Day
• 25 December – Christmas Day

References

1. "Niger revokes licenses of truckers refusing to deliver fuel to Mali". Africanews. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
2. "Niger Public Holidays 2025". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 28 October 2024.

External links

• Online calendar