An act to repeal all the state laws on public holidays and to make provisions for the whole of the federation for public holidays and other related matters. Here is the complete list of public holidays in nigeria in 2019 calendar, this post is to help you know more of the public holidays and observance in the here is the complete list of public holidays in nigeria in 2019 calendar, this post. If a bank holiday is on a weekend, a substitute weekday becomes a bank holiday, normally the following monday. National and public holidays in nigeria new years day. Now you can start planning your next vacation early enough. Nigeria holiday calendar 2016 is presented here along with dates for all the festivals and holidays celebrated in nigeria. A comprehensive guide to the worlds best travel destinations, its print heritage stretches back more than 30 years, with the online portal reaching its 20year anniversary in 2019. The government and people of niger observe twelve official public holidays.
National holidays in nigeria in 2019 office holidays. A country said to have the most public holidays, public holidays in nigeria are national treasures. Gdp from construction gdp from manufacturing gdp from mining gdp from public administration gdp from services gdp from transport gdp from utilities gdp growth rate gdp per. National holidays in niger are governed under law 9805 published 29 april 1998 and officially enacted on july 1 of that same year. The thrills and spills of public holidays vanguard news. This article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. New years day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the gregorian calendar. Comprehensive list of national public holidays that are celebrated in nigeria during 2020 with dates and information on the origin and meaning of holidays.
List of public holidays for selected countries in africa for the year 2018 holiday times around the world public holidays, national holidays and bank holidays around the world. See the full list of national public holidays in nigeria 2017. List of public and national holidays for nigeria in the year 2019. Special public holiday elections presidential inauguration day. Overview of holidays and many observances in nigeria during the year 2012. This page contains a national calendar of all 2019 public holidays. Both christian and muslim holidays are observed as official public holidays. Holidays and observances in nigeria in 2016 time and date.
This page contains the list of upcoming niger official public holidays, bank holidays, government holidays, regional public holidays, nonworking national holidays and sectorial holidays from april 2020 to march 2021. Complete list of public holidays celebrated in nigeria in. National holidays in nigeria in 2020 office holidays. List of public holidays in nigeria in 2019 calendar. Exact dates are subject to official notice by the federal ministry of internal affairs. These include international commemorations, the commemoration of important dates in the history of niger, and religious holidays. Please note that it is customary in nigeria to give extra holiday for any public holiday that falls into the weekend. All of these holidays will be discussed in this article.
Dates to be taken by the british council monday 1st january new years day friday 30th march good friday monday 02nd april easter monday tuesday 1st may workers day tuesday 29th may democracy day thursday and friday eidelfitri. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. In addition, nigeria officially celebrates a few moveable holidays, which occur on different dates every year. Christmas eve is the day before christmas day and falls on december 24 in the gregorian calendar. A public holiday, national holiday or legal holiday is a holiday established by the law of a land and is usually a one in which the people are free from work.
This page contains the list of upcoming nigeria official public holidays, bank holidays, government holidays, regional public holidays, nonworking national holidays and sectorial holidays from april 2020 to march 2021. The days mentioned in the schedule to this act shall be kept as public holidays throughout nigeria. Previous years chief minister, treasury and economic. Full list of the public holidays in nigeria 20202023. For now, you can expect to enjoy 11 public holidays and additional daysoff next year. Official holidays official holidays and nonworking days holidays and some observances all holidays observancesreligious events custom choose holidays. Public holiday news office holidays provides calendars with dates and information on public holidays and bank holidays in key countries around the world. We use cookies to provide you with the best experience on our site. All queries on rights and licensing should be addressed to ilo publications rights and licensing, ch1211.
Our guide to public holidays by our nigeria local expert nigeria has several public holidays spread throughout the year, as seen below. Economic cost of nigerias many public holidays the sun. West africa time wat central africa time cat east africa time eat egypt nigeria kenya ghana morocco tanzania ethiopia uganda south africa cairo algiers casablanca accra lagos cape town nairobi. Cheap holidays to nigeria 20202021 nigeria holidays. I want emails from lonely planet with travel and product information, promotions, advertisements, thirdparty offers, and surveys. Nigeria a country filled with hard working individuals and sometimes they just need a holiday. Comprehensive list of national public holidays that are celebrated in nigeria during 2017 with dates and information on the origin and meaning of holidays. Calendar day info nigeria todays date is 24 april 2020 in red border in above calendar. Is today a public holiday in nigeria is the question everyone asks when june 12 in nigeria comes on us. Good friday this is a holiday celebrated by christians in nigeria and the world at large to remember the suffering and death of jesus christ on the cross. Dates to be taken by the british council friday 1st january new years day friday 25th march good friday monday 28th march easter monday sunday 1st may workers day monday 2nd may holiday in lieu of workers day sunday 29th may democracy day monday 30th may holiday in lieu of democracy day.
For travel to the united states on a temporary basis, including tourism, temporary employment, study and exchange. These dates may be modified as official changes are. Whether you are a local searching for a short break or an international traveler, public holiday info portal is here to help you start planning your vacation a public holiday, national holiday or legal holiday is a holiday generally established by law and is usually a nonworking day during the year. Public holidays in nigeria 2016 bank holidays in nigeria. Here you can see the current public holidays, festive days and events of nigeria. This is a public holiday that is observed on the 1st of january on the gregorian calendar. Styles of folk music are related to the multitudes of ethnic groups in the country, each with their own techniques, instruments, and songs. When you look at all the public holidays in nigeria, we will just find june 12 in nigeria sitting amidst the dates, and who says there should not be a public holiday in nigeria at that date. National day in nigeria is on thursday, 01 october 2020. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. We diligently research and continuously update our holiday dates and information. List of national public holidays in nigeria for 2016. National and public holidays in nigeria naijaonlineguide.
Select the public holidays for another year or another country in the upper right corner. Below is the list of public holidays observed in nigeria. Some go to the extent of planning their leaves in such ways and manner that would coincide with the public holiday. The red horizontal line visualizes the current date. Tuesday 27 december 2016, additional holiday for sunday 25 december. Morocco mozambique namibia niger nigeria rwanda sao tome and principe. We know youve had an adventure and looking forward to making more travel memories, thats why we have compiled this list of all public holidays in nigeria this year. Tailormake your own cheap holidays to nigeria for 20202021 with travel republic. It is a holiday that is normally observed on the friday before easter and this holiday is to be observed by christians all over the world on april 10th 2020. Know more on public and bank holidays in nigeria 2016. Today is the 115th day of 2020 and the 17th friday. National holidays in nigeria in 2017 office holidays.
Nigeria public holidays 2018 this page contains a national calendar of all 2018 public holidays. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience possible. National holidays in nigeria in 2016 office holidays. Mawlid, or milad, marks the birth of the islamic prophet muhammed, or mohamed, in the year 570 of the gregorian calendar. New years day 1 january workers day 1 may childrens day 27 may democracy day 29 may independence day 1 october christmas day 25 december boxing day 26 december malaud nabiyy movable eidelfitr movable eidelkabir movable. New years day, womens day, march equinox, good friday, holy saturday, easter day. This page contains a national calendar of all 2020 public holidays. The world travel guide wtg is the flagship digital consumer brand within the columbus travel media portfolio. Comprehensive list of national public holidays that are celebrated in nigeria during 2019 with dates and information on the origin and meaning of holidays. The music of nigeria includes many kinds of folk and popular music, some of which are known worldwide. We should note that while the list of public holidays in nigeria 2019 is the same as in 2018, 2017 and previous years, the government might possibly add some changes. Quick reference guide to public holidays dates in nigeria.
While the former colonial power, france, instituted christian observances, the vast majority of. Overview of holidays and many observances in nigeria during the year 2016. Generally, public holidays in nigeria are days of celebration and rest from work. Public holidays act nigerian law intellectual property. The only exception to this law is that government employees are no longer granted a second paid day off for every national holiday.
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