Public holidays in Nigeria 2018: public holidays 10; currency Naira; main language English.
Public holidays: 10
Year: 2018
Currency: Naira
Main language: English
Updated: 2026-10-04
Nigeria observed **10 public holidays in 2018**, including both nationwide and regional celebrations. The list covers dates, local names, and holiday classifications as of the verified record from 2026-10-04, sourced from the Nager.Date open holiday API. |Ten official holidays were recorded, including both federal and state-specific days. |No—some holidays applied only to specific states or regions, while others were observed across the country.
Public holidays 10
Year 2018
Currency Naira
Main language English
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Nigeria, 2018
Date
Holiday
Observed
2018-01-01
New Year's Day
New Year's Day
2018-03-30
Good Friday
Good Friday
2018-04-02
Easter Monday
Easter Monday
2018-05-01
Workers' Day
Workers' Day
2018-05-27
Children's Day
Children's Day
2018-06-12
Democracy Day
Democracy Day
2018-10-01
National Day
National Day
2018-11-01
National Youth Day
National Youth Day
2018-12-25
Christmas Day
Christmas Day
2018-12-26
Boxing Day
Boxing Day
Nigeria holiday calendar 2018
| 2018-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2018-03-30 | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2018-04-02 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| 2018-05-01 | Workers' Day | Yes |
| 2018-05-27 | Children's Day | Yes |
| 2018-06-12 | Democracy Day | Yes |
| 2018-10-01 | National Day | Yes |
| 2018-11-01 | National Youth Day | Yes |
| 2018-12-25 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| 2018-12-26 | Boxing Day | Yes |