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Niger · 2026

7 recorded days · 7 public · 0 bank · 0 school · 0 regional

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Nigerien Republic Day

Friday · 18 Dec 2026 · Public

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The Niger holiday calendar at a glance

Niger observes 7 nationwide public holidays each year. Every holiday applies nationwide, so there are no regional days to track. 6 keep the same date every year, such as New Year's Day, Concord Day and 4 others. The other 1 move from year to year — Easter Monday — so check the date before you plan. In 2026, Easter Monday, Concord Day, Labour Day and 3 others land on a Monday or Friday, giving a three-day weekend with no leave needed.

01Jan

New Year's Day

Nationwide

PublicShut
06Apr

Easter Monday

Nationwide

PublicShut
24Apr

Concord Day

Nationwide

PublicShut
01May

Labour Day

Nationwide

PublicShut
03Aug

Nigerien Independence Day

Nationwide

PublicShut
18Dec

Nigerien Republic Day

Nationwide

PublicShut
25Dec

Christmas Day

Nationwide

PublicShut

Data sources: Nager.Date public holiday API. How we source and check dates

● Public most things closed · ● Bank banks only · ● Regional some areas · ● School term dates

Nearby countries

Neighbours of Niger — see their holidays, or compare the two calendars side by side.

What these days actually mean

Observance, business closures and transport impact for the next few dates.

Nigerien Republic Day

18 Dec 2026

Public
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.

Christmas Day

25 Dec 2026

Public
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.