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Public Holidays are usually “work-free” day for public servants and students. In Nigeria, the Ministry of Interior is charged with responsibility of announcing public holidays as and when due. The Ministry is currently headed by Rauf Aregbesola. It is worthy of note that whenever an holiday falls on a weekend, the following week day is usually declared holiday.
Public Holidays are usually held to promote National Consciousness as in the Democracy and Independence day, or to mark religious observances like the Eid al-Fitr and Christmas festival.
All Public Holidays in Nigeria
| S/N | Date | Day | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jan 1 | Sunday | New Year’s Holiday |
| 2. | Jan 2 | Monday | “ |
| 3. | Apr 7 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 4. | Apr 10 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 5. | Apr 22 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr |
| 6. | May 1 | Monday | Worker’s Day |
| 7. | May 27 | Saturday | Children’s Day |
| 8. | May 29 | Monday | Presidential Inauguration. |
| 9. | June 12 | Monday | Democracy Day |
| 10. | June 29 | Thursday | Eid al-Kabir |
| 11. | June 30 | Friday | “ |
| 12. | Sept 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Maulid |
| 13. | Oct 1 | Sunday | Independence Day. |
| 14. | Oct 2 | Monday | “ |
| 15. | Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day |
| 16. | Dec 26 | Tuesday | Boxing Day |
Abdulbasit Toriola is an emerging voice in Nigerian cultural commentary and social analysis. From his corner in Lagos, he documents Nigerian history, current affairs, and explores the extraordinary journeys of Nigerians beating the odds. His works have been published on Africa Prime News and Opinion Nigeria. Connect with Abdulbasit on Twitter @blackboymusings for daily insights into Nigerian life and culture.
