Public holidays in Nigeria
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This is a list of holidays in Nigeria
Public holidays
| Date | English Name |
| January 1 | New Year's Day |
| moveable | Good Friday |
| moveable | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Worker's Day |
| May 29 | Democracy Day |
| October 1 | Independence Day |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Boxing Day |
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 | Mawlid |
| moveable | Eid al-Fitr |
| moveable | Eid al-Adha |
Nigeria declares 24th dec 2015 as Maulid Nabi/Eid-el-Maulud (Muslim) feasts
