Christmas in Nigeria
Friday, December 25, 2026 ยท Africa/Lagos ยท Public holiday
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When is Christmas in Nigeria in 2026?
Christmas in Nigeria is on Friday, December 25, 2026 (Africa/Lagos). Thatโs 151 days ยท about 22 weeks ยท about 5 months. It falls on a Friday.
Is Christmas a public holiday in Nigeria?
Yes โ Christmas is a public holiday in Nigeria.
How Nigeria celebrates
Nigerian Christmas is a season of homecoming โ millions travel to their ancestral towns, children receive new 'Christmas clothes', and celebrations continue through the New Year.
What people eat
Jollof rice, fried rice, chicken and goat meat dishes, chin chin.