Nigeria has 9 potential long weekends in 2021, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 8 natural 3-day weekends and 1 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2021 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Good Friday
Apr 2, 2021 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Easter Monday
Apr 5, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Workers' Day
May 3, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Children's Day
May 27, 2021 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
National Day
Oct 1, 2021 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
National Youth Day
Nov 1, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Christmas Day
Dec 27, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Boxing Day
Dec 27, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
9 long weekend opportunities Nigeria 2021
Last updated: April 1, 2026