Nigeria Public Holidays in 2038
Nigeria has a total of 29 holidays in 2038. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day |
Friday, January 1, 2038 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Id el Kabir |
Saturday, January 16, 2038 | Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. |
| Id el Kabir additional holiday |
Sunday, January 17, 2038 | Id el Kabir additional holiday is a public holiday in Nigeria |
| Al-Hijra |
Saturday, February 6, 2038 | Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. |
| Valentine's Day |
Sunday, February 14, 2038 | February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions. |
| Women's Day |
Monday, March 8, 2038 | Women's Day is a observance in Nigeria |
| Ash Wednesday |
Wednesday, March 10, 2038 | Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches. |
| March Equinox |
Saturday, March 20, 2038 | March Equinox in Nigeria (Abuja) |
| Mothering Sunday |
Sunday, April 4, 2038 | Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. |
| Id el Maulud |
Saturday, April 17, 2038 | Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar. |
| Good Friday |
Friday, April 23, 2038 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Holy Saturday |
Saturday, April 24, 2038 | Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 25, 2038 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, April 26, 2038 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| Workers' Day |
Saturday, May 1, 2038 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Children's Day |
Thursday, May 27, 2038 | Children's Day is a observance in Nigeria |
| Democracy Day |
Saturday, June 12, 2038 | Democracy Day is a public holiday in Nigeria |
| Father's Day |
Sunday, June 20, 2038 | Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide. |
| June Solstice |
Monday, June 21, 2038 | June Solstice in Nigeria (Abuja) |
| September Equinox |
Wednesday, September 22, 2038 | September Equinox in Nigeria (Abuja) |
| Ramadan Start |
Thursday, September 30, 2038 | Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. |
| National Day |
Friday, October 1, 2038 | National Day is a public holiday in Nigeria |
| Eid El-Fitr |
Saturday, October 30, 2038 | Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. |
| Eid El-Fitr Holiday |
Sunday, October 31, 2038 | Eid El-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Nigeria |
| December Solstice |
Tuesday, December 21, 2038 | December Solstice in Nigeria (Abuja) |
| Christmas Eve |
Friday, December 24, 2038 | Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Christmas Day |
Saturday, December 25, 2038 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Boxing Day |
Sunday, December 26, 2038 | Boxing Day is a public holiday in Nigeria |
| New Year's Eve |
Friday, December 31, 2038 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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