Public holidays in Nigeria 2023: public holidays 10; currency Naira; main language English.
Public holidays: 10
Year: 2023
Currency: Naira
Main language: English
Updated: 2026-10-04
Nigeria observed **10 public holidays in 2023**, including both nationwide and regional observances. These dates reflect official government declarations, verified against the Nager.Date open holiday API and cross-checked for accuracy. No—some holidays, like state-specific festivals, apply only to certain regions. Holiday names are listed in English, Nigeria’s primary official language.
Public holidays 10
Year 2023
Currency Naira
Main language English
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Nigeria, 2023
Date
Holiday
Observed
2023-01-01
New Year's Day
New Year's Day
2023-04-07
Good Friday
Good Friday
2023-04-10
Easter Monday
Easter Monday
2023-05-01
Workers' Day
Workers' Day
2023-05-27
Children's Day
Children's Day
2023-06-12
Democracy Day
Democracy Day
2023-10-01
National Day
National Day
2023-11-01
National Youth Day
National Youth Day
2023-12-25
Christmas Day
Christmas Day
2023-12-26
Boxing Day
Boxing Day
Nigeria holiday calendar 2023
| 2023-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2023-04-07 | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2023-04-10 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| 2023-05-01 | Workers' Day | Yes |
| 2023-05-27 | Children's Day | Yes |
| 2023-06-12 | Democracy Day | Yes |
| 2023-10-01 | National Day | Yes |
| 2023-11-01 | National Youth Day | Yes |
| 2023-12-25 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| 2023-12-26 | Boxing Day | Yes |