NGNigeria · 2026

Observance

Officially recognised as a public holiday, so most people have the day off work.

Business

Expect offices, banks and the majority of shops to be closed.

Transport

Public transport usually runs a Sunday or holiday timetable.

General guidance based on this day's official classification, not country-specific reporting.

Observance

Officially recognised as a public holiday, so most people have the day off work.

Business

Expect offices, banks and the majority of shops to be closed.

Transport

Public transport usually runs a Sunday or holiday timetable.

General guidance based on this day's official classification, not country-specific reporting.

Observance

The central Christian winter feast; in most countries the household gathering matters more than the church service.

Business

Near-total closure of retail, offices and banks. Expect the preceding afternoon to shut early too.

Transport

Skeleton or suspended services in many countries. Book intercity travel well ahead.

Observance

The day after Christmas — traditionally for visiting, sport fixtures and, more recently, the sales.

Business

A bank holiday, but large retailers open for discount trading in many countries.

Transport

Limited early services; shopping districts get very crowded from mid-morning.