Public holidays in Nigeria are usually very interesting, especially festive public holidays.
Nigerians tend to make the most out of their holidays by throwing big parties, get-togethers, and picnics as the case may be.
According to a BBC pidgin report, there are 21 public holidays in Nigeria for the year 2022.
For some, this is a bit of good news while for others, the holidays might not favour their schedules, businesses, or other commitments.
Public holidays in Nigeria for 2022
1 January – Saturday – New Year Day
3 January – Monday- New Year Day Holiday
15 April – Friday – Good Friday
18 April – Monday – Easter Monday
1 May – Sunday – Labour Day 2 May – Monday – Labour Day Holiday 3 May – Tuesday – Eid el Fitri 4 May – Wednesday – Eid el Fitri 27 May – Friday – Children Day (Public Holiday for Schools and Children only) 12 June – Sunday – Democracy Day 13 June – Monday – Democracy Day Holiday 10 July – Sunday – Eid el Kabir Read more: https://www.legit.ng/nigeria/1467343-full-list-public-holidays-nigerians-will-celebrate-2022/
11 July – Monday – Eid el Kabir
12 July – Tuesday – Eid el Kabir Holiday (Most likely to fall on Sunday according to the Lunar calendar)
1 October – Saturday – National Day
3 October – Monday – National Day Holiday (This is because the National Day fall on Saturday)
8 October – Saturday – Id el Maulud
10 October – Monday – Id el Maulud Holiday (This is because Id el Maulud falls on Saturday)
25 December – Sunday – Christmas Day
26 December – Monday – Boxing Day
27 December – Tuesday – Christmas Day Holiday (This is because Christmas falls on Sunday)