School holidays
Nigeria · 2026
4 school breaks in Nigeria during 2026. Longest is 51 days (Summer Holidays).
Next school break
Summer Holidays
Jul 25 – Sep 13 · 51 days
50
days away
All 2026 school breaks
4 totalListCalendar
Dec20
Christmas Holidays
Dec 20 – Jan 11 · 23 days
23d
Apr18
Mid-Year Holidays
Apr 18 – May 3 · 16 days
16d
Jul25
Summer Holidays
Jul 25 – Sep 13 · 51 days
51d
Dec19
Christmas Holidays
Dec 19 – Jan 10 · 23 days
23d
LegendPublic holidaySchool breakBridge day opportunityWeekend
January 2026
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
20–Jan 11Christmas Holidays
February 2026
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20Eid al-Fitr📅 3d
April 2026
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3Good Friday📅 3d
6Easter Monday📅 3d
18–May 3Mid-Year Holidays
May 2026
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1Workers' Day📅 3d
27Eid al-Adha
June 2026
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12Democracy Day📅 3d
July 2026
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25–Sep 13Summer Holidays
August 2026
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September 2026
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1Independence Day🌉 4d
2Bridge day → Independence Day
November 2026
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December 2026
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25Christmas Day📅 3d
26Boxing Day
19–Jan 10Christmas Holidays
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Jan1
New Year's Day
Mar20
Eid al-Fitr
Apr3
Good Friday
Apr6
Easter Monday
May1
Workers' Day
May27
Eid al-Adha
Jun12
Democracy Day
Aug25
Prophet's Birthday
Oct1
Independence Day
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Frequently asked questions
When are school holidays in Nigeria 2026?
Nigeria schools have 4 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Nigeria have in 2026?
Nigeria schools observe 4 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the Christmas school break in Nigeria 2026?
The Christmas school break in Nigeria runs December 20, 2025 – January 11, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Nigeria 2026?
The summer school break in Nigeria runs July 25, 2026 – September 13, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Nigeria. See the source link below for the official publication.