Nigeria has 8 potential long weekends in 2016, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 7 natural 3-day weekends and 1 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2016 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Good Friday
Mar 25, 2016 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Easter Monday
Mar 28, 2016 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Workers' Day
May 2, 2016 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Children's Day
May 27, 2016 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
National Youth Day
Nov 1, 2016 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Christmas Day
Dec 26, 2016 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Boxing Day
Dec 26, 2016 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
8 long weekend opportunities Nigeria 2016
Long weekends in other countries
Last updated: April 2, 2026