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Jan 1, Wed
New Year's Day
A celebration of the beginning of the year in the Gregorian calendar, associated with rest, family gatherings, fireworks, festive meals, and exchanging good wishes.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year
New Year's Day

Mar 30, Sun
Eid El-Fitr

Mar 31, Mon
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Eid El-Fitr Holiday

Apr 1, Tue
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Eid El-Fitr Holiday

Apr 18, Fri
Good Friday
The Friday of Holy Week, dedicated to remembering the trial, crucifixion, suffering, death of Jesus Christ, and His burial after being taken down from the cross.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Friday
Good Friday

Apr 21, Mon
Easter Monday
A holiday observed on the day after Easter Sunday, associated with rest, family time, outdoor picnics, egg rolling games, and in some regions - such as Central and Eastern Europe - playful water-splashing customs.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Monday
Easter Monday

May 1, Thu
International Workers' Day
Workers' Day
A holiday observed on May 1st to recognize workers and labor rights, with historical origins in late 19th-century labor demonstrations.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Workers'_Day
International Workers' Day

May 27, Tue
Children's Day
A day dedicated to celebrating and promoting the well-being and rights of children.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children's_Day

Jun 6, Fri
Id el Kabir

Jun 9, Mon
Id el Kabir additional holiday

Jun 12, Thu
Democracy Day
Marks the annulled presidential election of 12 June 1993, widely regarded as Nigeria’s freest and fairest, and restored in 2018 as the official Democracy Day holiday in recognition of the democratic will of the people
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy_Day_(Nigeria)

Jul 15, Tue
Day of Mourning for President Muhammadu Buhari
National Day of Mourning for President Muhammadu Buhari

Sep 5, Fri
Id el Maulud
Eid-el-Maulud

Oct 1, Wed
National Day
The day commemorates the country’s independence from British colonial rule on October 1, 1960.

Nov 1, Sat
National Youth Day
The day honors the contributions and potential of young people and marks the birth anniversary of Nnamdi Azikiwe (1904–1996), Nigeria’s first president.

Dec 25, Thu
Christmas Day
Christian feast day that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas
Christmas Day

Dec 26, Fri
Second Day of Christmas
Boxing Day
A continuation of the Christmas celebration, marked by family time, rest, and traditions of giving, also known in many countries as Boxing Day, Second Day of Christmas, Saint Stephen’s Day, or the Day of Goodwill
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Day_of_Christmas
Second Day of Christmas

2025 - CALENDARS -
2025
1 Jan New Year's Day
30 Mar Eid El-Fitr
31 Mar Eid al-Fitr Holiday
1 Apr Eid al-Fitr Holiday
18 Apr Good Friday
21 Apr Easter Monday
1 May International Workers' Day
27 May Children's Day
6 Jun Id el Kabir
9 Jun Id el Kabir additional holiday
12 Jun Democracy Day
15 Jul Day of Mourning for President Muhammadu Buhari
5 Sep Id el Maulud
1 Oct National Day
1 Nov National Youth Day
25 Dec Christmas Day
26 Dec Second Day of Christmas
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