Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Nigeria, known locally as Id el Fitr Holiday.
In 2026 it falls on Friday 20 March; in 2027 on Thursday 11 March.
It follows the lunar calendar: the dates shown are estimates and may shift by a day once the moon is sighted.
8 other countries in our calendar also have Eid al-Fitr Holiday as a public holiday.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 March | Monday long weekend | |
| 2026 | 20 March | Friday long weekend | |
| 2027 | 11 March | Thursday | estimated date |
| 2028 | 28 February | Monday long weekend | estimated date |