New Year's Day is a public holiday in Nigeria, observed on January 1, 2026. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local NameNew Year's Day
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountryNG flag Nigeria
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in Nigeria?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in Nigeria.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Nigeria. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In Nigeria, New Year's Day is known as "New Year's Day".

All Public Holidays in Nigeria NG flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
2026-05-01 Workers' Day Public
2026-05-27 Children's Day Public
2026-06-12 Democracy Day Public
2026-10-01 National Day Public
2026-11-01 National Youth Day Public
2026-12-25 Christmas Day Public
2026-12-28 Boxing Day Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
2026-05-01 Workers' Day Public
2026-05-27 Children's Day Public
2026-06-12 Democracy Day Public

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