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Calendar March 2026 & Moon Phases
This free calendar features official public holidays, traditional festivals, major sporting events and precise monthly moon phases for your region, and supports one-click downloading and high-quality printing.
Public Holidays in Nigeria 2026
| Date | Week | Public Holidays | Type |
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| January 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | National |
| March 19, 2026 | Thu | Id el Fitr | National |
| March 20, 2026 | Fri | Id el Fitr Holiday | National |
| April 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| April 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | National |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Workers' Day | National |
| May 28, 2026 | Thu | Id el Kabir (estimated) | National |
| May 29, 2026 | Fri | Id el Kabir Holiday (estimated) | National |
| June 12, 2026 | Fri | Democracy Day | National |
| August 26, 2026 | Wed | Id el Maulud (estimated) | National |
| October 1, 2026 | Thu | National Day | National |
| December 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | National |
| December 26, 2026 | Sat | Boxing Day | National |
| December 28, 2026 | Mon | Boxing Day (observed) | National |
About Public Holidays in Nigeria
Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, celebrates a holiday calendar that balances Muslim, Christian and national traditions. The two Eids and the Prophet's birthday follow the Islamic calendar and are observed across the northern and southern regions alike, while Christmas, Easter and Good Friday anchor the Christian year. Independence Day on October 1 and Democracy Day on June 12 are the great civic commemorations, and Labour Day joins a calendar that reflects the country's roughly equal Muslim and Christian populations.
In March 2026 there are 2 public holidays: Id el Fitr, Id el Fitr Holiday. In 2026, Nigeria observes 14 public holidays including 14 national, of which 1 falls on a weekend.
Sports Events in Nigeria 2026
| Date | Week | Event | Type |
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| February 6, 2026 | Fri | Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics | International |
| May 25, 2026 | Mon | NPFL Season Final | Sport |
| June 11, 2026 | Thu | FIFA World Cup 2026 | International |
| October 1, 2026 | Thu | Nigerian Independence Cup (Football) | Sport |