New Year's Day
Start of the civil year; federal offices, banks and ports closed, with many businesses resuming fully only in the second week of January.
“Happy New Year”
Feriados y calendario cultural · 2026–2027
Business slows from mid-December to mid-January as workers travel home, Ramadan shortens working hours in the North, and Islamic holidays are confirmed by the Federal Government only days in advance after moon sighting.
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Desde hoy hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2026
Un banner para cada feriado y evento cultural hasta fin de año: compártalo con sus socios o descárguelo para correo electrónico y redes sociales.
Start of the civil year; federal offices, banks and ports closed, with many businesses resuming fully only in the second week of January.
“Happy New Year”
1 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimada
Month of daytime fasting; working hours and productivity drop in northern states. Start announced by the Sultan of Sokoto after moon sighting.
“Ramadan Kareem” · رمضان كريم
30 Ramadan – 1 Shawwal 1447 AH
End of Ramadan; the Federal Government declared Thursday 19 and Friday 20 March 2026 public holidays. Durbar processions in Kano, Katsina and other emirates.
“Eid Mubarak” · Barka da Sallah
Good Friday – 2 days before Easter Sunday (5 Apr 2026)
Commemoration of the crucifixion; national holiday.
Monday after Easter Sunday (5 Apr 2026)
Easter holiday; offices, banks and ports closed.
International Workers' Day; offices and banks closed.
“Happy Workers' Day”
10–11 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH
Feast of the Sacrifice; the Federal Government declared Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 May 2026 public holidays. Ram prices peak and travel is heavy.
“Eid Mubarak” · Barka da Sallah
Schools close and children's events are held; not a public holiday for businesses.
Marks the 12 June 1993 election and the return to democracy; offices and banks closed.
“Happy Democracy Day”
12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH
Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad; the Federal Government declared Tuesday 25 August 2026 a public holiday.
National Day marking independence from Britain on 1 October 1960; federal offices, banks and ports closed.
“Happy Independence Day, Nigeria”
Month-long 'Africa's biggest street party' in Calabar with the main carnival parades after Christmas; peak domestic travel season (December 'detty December').
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus; national holiday. Many workers travel home and business slows until early January.
“Merry Christmas”
Day after Christmas; falls on a Saturday in 2026, holiday observed Monday 28 December.
Fecha estimada: se confirma cerca del día
Monday holiday in lieu of Boxing Day (Saturday 26 Dec 2026); confirm with the Federal Ministry of Interior announcement.
Start of the civil year; federal offices, banks and ports closed, with many businesses resuming fully only in the second week of January.
“Happy New Year”
Fecha estimada: se confirma cerca del día
General election day per INEC's revised timetable (published Feb 2026); movement is restricted and businesses close. Date subject to change.
Fecha estimada: se confirma cerca del día
State elections per INEC's revised timetable; movement restrictions apply. Date subject to change.
1 Ramadan 1448 AH · estimada
Month of daytime fasting; working hours and productivity drop in northern states.
“Ramadan Kareem” · رمضان كريم
1 Shawwal 1448 AH · estimada
End of Ramadan; two public holidays are expected around 9–10 March 2027, confirmed by the Federal Government after moon sighting.
“Eid Mubarak” · Barka da Sallah
Good Friday – 2 days before Easter Sunday (28 Mar 2027)
Commemoration of the crucifixion; national holiday.
Monday after Easter Sunday (28 Mar 2027)
Easter holiday; offices, banks and ports closed.
Falls on a Saturday in 2027; holiday expected on Monday 3 May.
“Happy Workers' Day”
Fecha estimada: se confirma cerca del día
Expected Monday holiday in lieu of Workers' Day (Saturday 1 May 2027).
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH · estimada
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid expected Sunday 16 May); two weekday public holidays are expected around 17–18 May 2027, subject to Federal Government announcement.
“Eid Mubarak” · Barka da Sallah
Schools close and children's events are held; not a public holiday for businesses.
Fecha estimada: se confirma cerca del día
Swearing-in of the president and governors after the 2027 elections; in inauguration years the Federal Government may declare a holiday.
Falls on a Saturday in 2027; holiday expected on Monday 14 June.
“Happy Democracy Day”
Fecha estimada: se confirma cerca del día
Expected Monday holiday in lieu of Democracy Day (Saturday 12 Jun 2027).
12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1449 AH · estimada
Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (expected Saturday 14 or Sunday 15 August 2027); holiday expected to be observed on Monday 16 August, subject to announcement.
National Day marking independence from Britain on 1 October 1960; federal offices, banks and ports closed.
“Happy Independence Day, Nigeria”
Month-long 'Africa's biggest street party' in Calabar with the main carnival parades after Christmas; peak domestic travel season (December 'detty December').
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus; national holiday. Many workers travel home and business slows until early January.
“Merry Christmas”
Falls on a Sunday in 2027; Christmas (Sat) and Boxing Day (Sun) are expected to be observed on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 December.
Fecha estimada: se confirma cerca del día
Expected weekday holidays in lieu of Christmas (Saturday) and Boxing Day (Sunday).
Días en que cierran las oficinas públicas, la aduana, los bancos y la mayoría de las empresas. Téngalos en cuenta en los ciclos de aprobación, fechas de pago, llegadas de buques y entregas en obra.
| Fecha | Ocasión | Cuándo | Calendario | Dónde |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 dic 2026viernes | Christmas Day | En 58 días | Gregoriano | National |
| 28 dic 2026lunes | Boxing Day – observed | En 61 días | Gregorianoestimada | National |
| 1 ene 2027viernes | New Year's Day | En 65 días | Gregoriano | National |
| 16 ene 2027sábado | Presidential & National Assembly Elections | En 80 días | Gregorianoestimada | National |
| 6 feb 2027sábado | Governorship & State Assembly Elections | En 101 días | Gregorianoestimada | National |
| 9–10 mar 2027martes | Eid-el-FitrƘaramar Sallah (Id el Fitr) | En 132 días | Islámico (Hégira)1 Shawwal 1448 AHestimada | National |
| 26 mar 2027viernes | Good Friday | En 149 días | OtroGood Friday – 2 days before Easter Sunday (28 Mar 2027) | National |
| 29 mar 2027lunes | Easter Monday | En 152 días | OtroMonday after Easter Sunday (28 Mar 2027) | National |
| 3 may 2027lunes | Workers' Day – observed | En 187 días | Gregorianoestimada | National |
| 17–18 may 2027lunes | Eid-el-KabirBabbar Sallah (Id el Kabir) | En 201 días | Islámico (Hégira)10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AHestimada | National |
| 14 jun 2027lunes | Democracy Day – observed | En 229 días | Gregorianoestimada | National |
| 16 ago 2027lunes | Eid-el-MauludMaulud | En 292 días | Islámico (Hégira)12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1449 AHestimada | National |
| 1 oct 2027viernes | Independence DayNational Day | En 338 días | Gregoriano | National |
| 25 dic 2027sábado | Christmas Day | En 423 días | Gregoriano | National |
| 27–28 dic 2027lunes | Christmas & Boxing Day – observed | En 425 días | Gregorianoestimada | National |
Envíe los planos de taller para aprobación al menos dos semanas antes de un feriado largo: las revisiones se detienen mientras ingenieros y autoridades están ausentes.
El despacho aduanero y la liberación de contenedores se detienen en los feriados; el almacenaje y la demora siguen corriendo. Programe la ETA después del receso.
Costo puesto en Nigeria →El alquiler de grúas, los permisos de transporte y el acceso a obra son limitados en torno a los feriados. Acuerde con antelación la secuencia de montaje y las ventanas de entrega.
Nuestra planta planifica la producción en torno al Tết (Año Nuevo Lunar) y el Día Nacional: fijamos las fechas de entrega de su proyecto con mucha antelación a ambos.
Solicitar cotización →Las fechas siguen las listas oficiales del gobierno cuando están publicadas. Las fechas islámicas y otras que dependen del avistamiento lunar, así como los feriados aún no oficializados para el próximo año, se marcan como "estimada" y pueden variar un día. Confirme siempre con su socio local antes de fijar un plazo.
Próximo proyecto
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