NigervsNigeria
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
3
Only Niger
4
Only Nigeria
What the numbers say
In 2026, Niger has 7 nationwide public holidays and Nigeria has 8, so Nigeria gets 1 more day off. They line up on 4 dates, including New Year's Day, Easter Monday, Labour Day and Christmas Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Niger has 7 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 8 for Nigeria (0 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Niger offers 6 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 1 possible bridge day (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Nigeria offers 6 and 2. Nigeria has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Niger and April in Nigeria.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Niger
Nigeria is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Nigeria
Niger is working these days.