Bank Holidays in Nigeria: In Nigeria, a bank holiday is a nationwide public holiday. The name applies to all public holidays, whether established by legislation or publicly announced by government declarations through the minister of interior.
The word “bank holiday” stems from the belief that banks usually close on those dates.
LIST OF BANK HOLIDAYS IN NIGERIA IN 2026
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Jan 1 | New Year’s Day | National Holiday |
| Friday | Mar 20 | Eid al-Fitr* | National Holiday |
| Saturday | Mar 21 | Eid al-Fitr (2nd day)* | National Holiday |
| Friday | Apr 3 | Good Friday | National Holiday |
| Monday | Apr 6 | Easter Monday | National Holiday |
| Friday | May 1 | Workers’ Day | National Holiday |
| Wednesday | May 27 | Eid al-Adha* | National Holiday |
| Thursday | May 28 | Eid al-Adha (2nd day)* | National Holiday |
| Friday | Jun 12 | Democracy Day | National Holiday |
| Tuesday | Aug 25 | Id el-Maulud* | National Holiday |
| Thursday | Oct 1 | National Independence Day | National Holiday |
| Friday | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| Saturday | Dec 26 | Boxing Day | National Holiday |
*Islamic holiday dates are based on the lunar calendar and may vary by 1-2 days depending on moon sighting.
Important Notes
- Banks close on all national public holidays.
- No substitute holiday is provided if a public holiday falls on a weekend.
- The President or state Governors can declare additional public holidays.
Planning Around Bank Holidays
Complete your banking transactions before these dates to avoid inconvenience. ATMs and online banking remain available during bank holidays.
Also See: Public Holidays in Nigeria 2026
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