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