Eid al-Fitr in Nigeria
Wednesday, March 10, 2027 ยท Africa/Lagos ยท Public holiday
โโ
Days
โโ
Hours
โโ
Minutes
โโ
Seconds
โณ Expected date โ pending official confirmation
When is Eid al-Fitr in Nigeria in 2027?
Eid al-Fitr in Nigeria is on Wednesday, March 10, 2027 (Africa/Lagos). As of October 15, 2026, thatโs 146 days ยท about 21 weeks ยท about 5 months. It falls on a Wednesday.
Nigeria observes it on a different day from the date used elsewhere (Tuesday, March 9, 2027).
Is Eid al-Fitr a public holiday in Nigeria?
Yes โ Eid al-Fitr is a public holiday in Nigeria.
How Nigeria celebrates
Eid (Sallah) in Nigeria features grand prayer grounds, family feasts, and in the north the spectacular Durbar horse festivals.