Public holidays in Nigeria

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Nigeria has many public holidays.

Public holidays

HolidayDateNotes
New Year's Day 1 JanuaryCommemorates the beginning of the calendar year.
Workers' Day 1 MayCommemorates Workers' labor movement internationally.
Democracy Day 12 JuneCommemorates the return to Democracy in Nigeria.
Independence Day 1 OctoberCommemorates the Independence of Nigeria from Britain.
Christmas Day 25 DecemberChristian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus.
Boxing Day 26 DecemberChristian holiday commemorating the day after Christmas.


Movable holidays

In addition, Nigeria officially celebrates a few moveable holidays, which occur on different dates every year:

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HolidayDateNotes
Mawlid 12 Rabi' al-awwal Muslim holiday celebrating the birthday of Muhammad.
Eid al-Adha 10 Dhu al-Hijjah Muslim holiday celebrating the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son.
Eid al-Fitr 1 Shawwal Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting.
Good Friday Friday before Easter (March or April)Christian holiday celebrating the crucifixion of Jesus.
Easter Monday Monday after Easter (March or April)Christian holiday commemorating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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