Public holidays in Nigeria 2017: public holidays 10; currency Naira; main language English.
Public holidays: 10
Year: 2017
Currency: Naira
Main language: English
Updated: 2026-10-04
**Nigeria had 10 public holidays in 2017**, including both nationwide observances and regional or religious days. The list covers dates, local names, and whether each was a full nationwide holiday. All figures are sourced from the Nager.Date open holiday API and verified on 2026-10-04. No—some were regional or religious (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Christmas), while others like New Year’s Day applied across the country. Yes. The page details the 10 public holidays for Nigeria in 2017, with no data for other years.
Public holidays 10
Year 2017
Currency Naira
Main language English
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Nigeria, 2017
Date
Holiday
Observed
2017-01-01
New Year's Day
New Year's Day
2017-04-14
Good Friday
Good Friday
2017-04-17
Easter Monday
Easter Monday
2017-05-01
Workers' Day
Workers' Day
2017-05-27
Children's Day
Children's Day
2017-06-12
Democracy Day
Democracy Day
2017-10-01
National Day
National Day
2017-11-01
National Youth Day
National Youth Day
2017-12-25
Christmas Day
Christmas Day
2017-12-26
Boxing Day
Boxing Day
Nigeria holiday calendar 2017
| 2017-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2017-04-14 | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2017-04-17 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| 2017-05-01 | Workers' Day | Yes |
| 2017-05-27 | Children's Day | Yes |
| 2017-06-12 | Democracy Day | Yes |
| 2017-10-01 | National Day | Yes |
| 2017-11-01 | National Youth Day | Yes |
| 2017-12-25 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| 2017-12-26 | Boxing Day | Yes |