Public holidays in Nigeria
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| Date | English Name |
| January 1 | New Year's Day |
| April | Good Friday |
| April | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Worker's Day |
| May 27 | Children's Day |
| May 29 | Democracy Day |
| June 12 | June 12 Commemoration (observed in Lagos State only; in memory of the failed 1993 election) |
| October 1 | Independence Day |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
| December 26 or December 27 | Boxing Day |
[edit] Movable holidays
In addition, the following Muslim holidays, which may take place at any time of the year, are observed as public holidays:
| Date | Arabic name |
|---|---|
| moveable | Ramadan |
| moveable | Mawlid |
| moveable | Eid al-Fitr |
| moveable | Eid al-Adha |
