The list of Nigeria 2013 public holidays is available below. Please note that the list is based on estimates. Therefore, we do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of this Nigeria 2013 public holidays calendar.
Nigeria Public Holidays 2013
Here is the list of Nigeria public holidays for the year of 2013:
New Year’s Day
1st day of the year according to Western calendar.
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Mawlid
Celebrates the birthday of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad.
Thursday, 24 January 2013
Good Friday
Commemorates the cruxifixion of Jesus.
Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Monday
The day after Easter Sunday.
Monday, 1 April 2013
Worker’s Day
Celebrates the worker’s achievement in Nigeria.
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Children’s Day
A celebration to honor the children.
Monday, 27 May 2013
Democracy Day
Commemorates the return of democracy in Nigeria.
Wednesday, 29 May 2013
June 12 Commemoration
Commemorates the failed 1993 election.
Only in Lagos
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
Ramadan
The holy fasting month for the Muslim.
Wednesday, 10 July 2013
Eid al-Fitr
Celebrates the end of Ramadan.
Friday, 9 August 2013
Independence Day
Commemorates the nation’s assumption of independent statehood.
Tuesday, 1 October 2013
Eid al-Adha
Feast of Sacrifice for the Muslim.
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Christmas Day
The birthday of Jesus Christ.
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day
The day after Christmas.
Thursday, 26 December 2013
*Muslim festivals are based on Islamic lunar calendars. Certain festivals require thorough observation and sightings of the phases of the moon. Therefore, the dates given above is only an estimation. The exact dates of holidays are usually announced near the festivals.
Happy Nigeria Holidays 2013!
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