Public holidays in Niger 2026
Every public holiday in Niger in 2026 is listed below, with the day of the week each one falls on. National holidays apply across the whole country. Regional ones apply only in certain states or areas, so check locally before booking anything around them.
See 2026 on a calendar. Open the Niger calendar to see these marked on a year-at-a-glance grid next to your own leave, travel and deadlines. Free, no sign-up.
Planning around a reporting week rather than a month? Week numbers for 2026 lists every week with its dates.
Public holiday dates in Niger, 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | New Year's Day | National |
| 16 March | Monday | Laylat al-Qadr (estimated) | National |
| 20 March | Friday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 6 April | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
| 24 April | Friday | National Concord Day | National |
| 1 May | Friday | International Labor Day | National |
| 27 May | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 28 May | Thursday | Day after Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 16 June | Tuesday | Islamic New Year (estimated) | National |
| 26 July | Sunday | Anniversary of the CNSP Coup | National |
| 27 July | Monday | Anniversary of the CNSP Coup (observed) | National |
| 3 August | Monday | Anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence | National |
| 25 August | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) | National |
| 18 December | Friday | National Day | National |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas Day | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 15 national holidays in 2026, 14 fall on a weekday and 1 at a weekend. A holiday landing on a weekend is worth spotting early if you were counting on a long one.
Other years
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Other countries
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