Complete List of Holidays Nigerians Will Observe in 2024

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1. New Year’s Day: January 1 (Monday) – A day off to celebrate the transition from 2023 to 2024.
2. Good Friday: March 29 – A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
3. Easter Monday: April 1 – The day after Easter Sunday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus.
4. Eid-el-Fitr: April 10 (or April 11) – A Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan, depending on the moon sighting.
5. International Workers Day: May 1 (Wednesday) – Also known as Labour Day or May Day, honoring workers’ struggles and sacrifices.
6. Democracy Day: June 12 (Wednesday) – Commemorating Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999.
7. Eid-el-Kabir: June 17 (or June 18) – Celebrating the end of the Hajj pilgrimage for Muslims, subject to moon sighting.
8. Eid-el-Maulud: September 16 (Monday) – A public holiday marking the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
9. Nigeria Independence Day: October 1 (Tuesday) – Celebrating Nigeria’s independence from British colonial rule.
10. Christmas Day: December 25 (Wednesday) – A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
11. Boxing Day: December 26 – A holiday observed the day after Christmas, traditionally celebrated in some Commonwealth countries.

Other Important Days in 2024 (not public holidays):

1. Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday: February 14 (Wednesday) – Celebrating love and the beginning of Lent.
2. International Women’s Day: March 8 (Friday) – A global day celebrating women’s achievements and advocating for gender equality.
3. Children’s Day: May 27 (Monday) – A public holiday for Primary and Secondary school children.
4. Isese Day: More states may declare a public holiday in 2024 to celebrate Yoruba culture and traditions, preserving the Yoruba heritage.

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