Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Nigeria
Nigeria has 9 long weekends in 2026 and 7 in 2027. The longest break is 6 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Id el Kabir for a 6-day break.
2026
View all9
Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 6d
Id el Kabir & Id el Kabir additional holiday
Sat 23 May – Thu 28 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Id el Maulud
Sat 22 Aug – Wed 26 Aug
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
View all7
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
7
Bridge opps
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
Take Thursday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 4d
Workers' Day
Fri 30 Apr – Mon 3 May
Take Friday off
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Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Nigeria have in 2026?
Nigeria has 9 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Nigeria have in 2027?
Nigeria has 7 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Nigeria?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Id el Kabir & Id el Kabir additional holiday (Wed 27 May – Thu 28 May). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 6-day break with only 2 days of leave.