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01 2026
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  • This year: Friday, 01 May 2026
  • Next year: Saturday, 01 May 2027
  • Last year: Thursday, 01 May 2025
  • Type: Public Holiday

About Workers' Day in Nigeria

Workers' Day is a public holiday in Nigeria. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Workers' Day: Past and Future Observances

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Year Date Weekday Name Holiday Type
2016 Sunday Workers' Day Public Holiday
2017 Monday Workers' Day Public Holiday
2018 Tuesday Workers' Day Public Holiday
2019 Wednesday Workers' Day Public Holiday
2020 Friday Workers' Day Public Holiday
2021 Saturday Workers' Day Public Holiday
2022 Sunday Workers' Day Public Holiday
2023 Monday Workers' Day Public Holiday
2024 Wednesday Workers' Day Public Holiday
2025 Thursday Workers' Day Public Holiday
2026 Friday Workers' Day Public Holiday
2027 Saturday Workers' Day Public Holiday
2028 Monday Workers' Day Public Holiday
2029 Tuesday Workers' Day Public Holiday
2030 Wednesday Workers' Day Public Holiday
2031 Thursday Workers' Day Public Holiday
2032 Saturday Workers' Day Public Holiday
2033 Sunday Workers' Day Public Holiday
2034 Monday Workers' Day Public Holiday
2035 Tuesday Workers' Day Public Holiday
2036 Thursday Workers' Day Public Holiday

FAQ — Workers' Day in Nigeria

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Workers' Day 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.

This year, Workers' Day falls on {'year': 2026, 'name': "Workers' Day", 'date_iso': '2026-05-01', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2026, 5, 1), 'date_display': '01 May 2026', 'day_of_week': 'Friday'} in Nigeria.

Next year, Workers' Day will be observed on {'year': 2027, 'name': "Workers' Day", 'date_iso': '2027-05-01', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2027, 5, 1), 'date_display': '01 May 2027', 'day_of_week': 'Saturday'} in Nigeria. Movable holidays can change weekday and date year to year.

Last year, Workers' Day was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': "Workers' Day", 'date_iso': '2025-05-01', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 5, 1), 'date_display': '01 May 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Thursday'} in Nigeria.

Yes, Workers' Day 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 Workers' Day 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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