Public holidays in Niger 2026
Niger has 15 public holidays and days off in 2026. The next one is National Day on Friday, 18 December, in 48 days.
Public holidays in 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day Jour de l'An |
| Monday | Laylat al-Qadr (estimated) Laylat al-Qadr (estimé) |
| Friday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) Korité (estimé) |
| Monday | Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques |
| Friday | National Concord Day Fête nationale de la Concorde |
| Friday | International Labor Day Journée internationale du travail |
| Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) Tabaski (estimé) |
| Thursday | Day after Eid al-Adha (estimated) Lendemain de la Tabaski (estimé) |
| Tuesday | Islamic New Year (estimated) Jour de l'An musulman (estimé) |
| Sunday | Anniversary of the CNSP Coup Anniversaire du coup d'État du CNSP |
| Monday | Anniversary of the CNSP Coup (observed) Anniversaire du coup d'État du CNSP (observé) |
| Monday | Anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence L'anniversaire de la proclamation de l'indépendance |
| Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) Mouloud (estimé) |
| Friday | National Day Next Fête nationale |
| Friday | Christmas Day Noël |
Public holidays in 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day Jour de l'An |
| Saturday | Laylat al-Qadr (estimated) Laylat al-Qadr (estimé) |
| Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) Korité (estimé) |
| Monday | Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques |
| Saturday | National Concord Day Fête nationale de la Concorde |
| Saturday | International Labor Day Journée internationale du travail |
| Sunday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) Tabaski (estimé) |
| Monday | Day after Eid al-Adha (estimated) Lendemain de la Tabaski (estimé) |
| Sunday | Islamic New Year (estimated) Jour de l'An musulman (estimé) |
| Monday | Islamic New Year (observed, estimated) Jour de l'An musulman (observé, estimé) |
| Monday | Anniversary of the CNSP Coup Anniversaire du coup d'État du CNSP |
| Tuesday | Anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence L'anniversaire de la proclamation de l'indépendance |
| Saturday | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) Mouloud (estimé) |
| Saturday | National Day Fête nationale |
| Saturday | Christmas Day Noël |
Other holidays and observances in 2026
Not a day off for everyone: half days, bank holidays, optional and religious holidays, observances.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | Ascension Day Optional Ascension |
| Monday | Pentecost Monday Optional Lundi de Pentecôte |
| Saturday | Assumption Day Optional Assomption |
| Sunday | All Saints' Day Optional Toussaint |
| Monday | All Saints' Day (observed) Optional Toussaint (observé) |
Dates marked “estimated” follow the lunar calendar and may shift by a day once the new moon is sighted.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Niger in 2026?
15 days. The first is New Year's Day on 1 January, the last is Christmas Day on 25 December.
When is the next public holiday in Niger?
National Day: Friday, 18 December, in 48 days.
Is today a public holiday in Niger?
No. The next public holiday is National Day on Friday, 18 December, in 48 days.