About Eid al-Fitr Holiday in Nigeria

Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Nigeria. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Eid al-Fitr Holiday: Past and Future Observances

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Year Date Weekday Name Holiday Type
2016 Thursday Eid al-Fitr Holiday Public Holiday
2017 Tuesday Eid al-Fitr Holiday Public Holiday
2018 Saturday Eid al-Fitr Holiday Public Holiday
2019 Wednesday Eid al-Fitr Holiday Public Holiday
2020 Monday Eid al-Fitr Holiday Public Holiday
2021 Friday Eid al-Fitr Holiday Public Holiday
2022 Tuesday Eid al-Fitr Holiday Public Holiday
2023 Saturday Eid al-Fitr Holiday Public Holiday
2024 Thursday Eid al-Fitr Holiday Public Holiday
2025 Monday Eid al-Fitr Holiday Public Holiday

FAQ — Eid al-Fitr Holiday in Nigeria

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Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday observed in Nigeria. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in Nigeria.

Last year, Eid al-Fitr Holiday was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Eid al-Fitr Holiday', 'date_iso': '2025-03-31', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 3, 31), 'date_display': '31 Mar 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Monday'} in Nigeria.

Yes, Eid al-Fitr Holiday is recognized as a public holiday in Nigeria. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Eid al-Fitr Holiday from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The Nigeria holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.

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