Information gathered indicates that there are at least 16 different holidays Nigerians can look forward to enjoying in the year 2023. Public holidays in Nigeria are usually declared by the federal government, through the Ministry of Interior.
Public holidays in Nigeria are characterised by outings and family times because most relatives love to unwind and spend quality time together.
Therefore knowing the dates of these public holidays can help you plan your calendar ahead for family events and get together.
Here are other public holidays apart from the New Year celebrations that Nigerians can look forward to in 2023.
Sunday, January 1 – New Year’s Day.
Monday, January 2 – New Year’s Day holiday.
Friday, April 7 – Good Friday, which is a Christian holiday that marks the day of Jesus’ crucifixion.
Monday, April 10 – Easter, which is the Monday following Easter Sunday.
Saturday, April 22 – Eid-el Filtri, which is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of the month of Ramadan.
Sunday, April 23- Eid-el Filtri additional holiday.
Monday, May 1 – Labour Day/Workers’ Day.
May 27 – Children’s Day (Public Holiday for Schools and Children and their teachers.
Monday, June 12 – Democracy Day.
Thursday, June 29 – Eid el Kabir, another Muslim holiday.
Friday, June 30 – Eid el Kabir additional holiday.
Wednesday, September 27 – Eid el Maulud, the birth of Prophet Muhammed (SAW).
Sunday, October 1 – Independence Day (National Day).
Monday, October 2 -holiday, because Independence Day fell on a Sunday.
Monday, December 25 – Christmas Day, the birth of Jesus Christ.
Tuesday, December 26 – Boxing Day.
