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Working days in Nigeria 2026
Count working days, weekends and public holidays in Nigeria between two dates.
253
Working days
8
Public holidays
104
Weekend days
365
Total days
Public holidays in range
- Jan 1, 2026
- Apr 3, 2026
- Apr 6, 2026
- May 1, 2026
- May 29, 2026
- Jun 12, 2026
- Oct 1, 2026
- Dec 25, 2026
Public holidays in Nigeria (2026)
Nigeria has 9 national public holidays in 2026. Those that fall on a weekday reduce the number of working days.
| Date | Day of week |
|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday |
| April 3 | Friday |
| April 6 | Monday |
| May 1 | Friday |
| May 29 | Friday |
| June 12 | Friday |
| October 1 | Thursday |
| December 25 | Friday |
| December 26 | Saturday |
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Nigeria?
Pick any date range and we count the weekdays, then subtract public holidays that fall on a weekday.
Are public holidays included?
Yes. National public holidays in Nigeria are excluded from working days and listed for your range.
Are weekends counted?
No. Saturdays and Sundays are excluded automatically; only Monday to Friday are counted as working days.
Can I choose a custom date range?
Yes. Set any start and end date and the calculator counts the working days between them for Nigeria.
Which holidays are used for the count?
We use the official national public holidays of Nigeria for the selected year and exclude the ones that fall on a weekday.