Public holidays in Nigeria 2019: public holidays 10; currency Naira; main language English.
Public holidays: 10
Year: 2019
Currency: Naira
Main language: English
Updated: 2026-10-04
**Nigeria had 10 public holidays in 2019**, including both nationwide observances and regional or religious days. The list covers dates, local names, and whether each holiday applied across the country. All figures were sourced from the Nager.Date open holiday API and verified on 2026-10-04. No—some holidays, like Eid al-Adha and Christmas, were observed locally or by specific communities. Holiday names on this page are presented in English, matching Nigeria’s official language.
Public holidays 10
Year 2019
Currency Naira
Main language English
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Nigeria, 2019
Date
Holiday
Observed
2019-01-01
New Year's Day
New Year's Day
2019-04-19
Good Friday
Good Friday
2019-04-22
Easter Monday
Easter Monday
2019-05-01
Workers' Day
Workers' Day
2019-05-27
Children's Day
Children's Day
2019-06-12
Democracy Day
Democracy Day
2019-10-01
National Day
National Day
2019-11-01
National Youth Day
National Youth Day
2019-12-25
Christmas Day
Christmas Day
2019-12-26
Boxing Day
Boxing Day
Nigeria holiday calendar 2019
| 2019-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2019-04-19 | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2019-04-22 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| 2019-05-01 | Workers' Day | Yes |
| 2019-05-27 | Children's Day | Yes |
| 2019-06-12 | Democracy Day | Yes |
| 2019-10-01 | National Day | Yes |
| 2019-11-01 | National Youth Day | Yes |
| 2019-12-25 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| 2019-12-26 | Boxing Day | Yes |