Christmas Day in Nigeria (2021)

Christmas Day in Nigeria was observed on **December 27, 2021**, as a nationwide public holiday under its local name, *Christmas Day*.

Date
2021-12-27
Local name
Christmas Day
Country
Nigeria
Year
2021

Frequently asked questions

**Why was Christmas Day on December 27 in 2021?**?

Nigeria follows the Gregorian calendar but celebrates Christmas on December 25. In 2021, December 25 fell on a Saturday, and December 27 was designated as a public holiday.

**Was Christmas Day a nationwide holiday in Nigeria in 2021?**?

Yes, Christmas Day was observed as a public holiday across all regions of Nigeria in 2021.

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