Public holidays in Nigeria 2020: public holidays 10; currency Naira; main language English.
Public holidays: 10
Year: 2020
Currency: Naira
Main language: English
Updated: 2026-10-04
**Nigeria had 10 public holidays in 2020**, including nationwide closures and regional observances. The list covers dates, local names, and whether each day applied federally. All data is sourced from the Nager.Date open holiday API and verified on 2026-10-04. No—some holidays (e.g., state-specific festivals) apply only regionally. Holiday names are provided in English, matching Nigeria’s official language.
Public holidays 10
Year 2020
Currency Naira
Main language English
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Nigeria, 2020
Date
Holiday
Observed
2020-01-01
New Year's Day
New Year's Day
2020-04-10
Good Friday
Good Friday
2020-04-13
Easter Monday
Easter Monday
2020-05-01
Workers' Day
Workers' Day
2020-05-27
Children's Day
Children's Day
2020-06-12
Democracy Day
Democracy Day
2020-10-01
National Day
National Day
2020-11-01
National Youth Day
National Youth Day
2020-12-25
Christmas Day
Christmas Day
2020-12-28
Boxing Day
Boxing Day
Nigeria holiday calendar 2020
| 2020-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2020-04-10 | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2020-04-13 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| 2020-05-01 | Workers' Day | Yes |
| 2020-05-27 | Children's Day | Yes |
| 2020-06-12 | Democracy Day | Yes |
| 2020-10-01 | National Day | Yes |
| 2020-11-01 | National Youth Day | Yes |
| 2020-12-25 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| 2020-12-28 | Boxing Day | Yes |