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How to maximise annual leave in Nigeria in 2027
With 10 days of leave you can get 41 days off in Nigeria in 2027. Here are the exact days to book, plus the best long weekends and longer breaks. Change the leave days or region below for your own plan.
Best longer breaks in Nigeria, 2027
| Break | Days off | Leave days to book | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | 10 for 5 | Mon 4 – Fri 8 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 6 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027 | 9 for 3 | Mon 8 Mar, Thu 11 – Fri 12 Mar | Id el Fitr |
| 20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 10 for 4 | Mon 22 – Thu 25 Mar | Good Friday, Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2027 – 9 May 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 4 – Fri 7 May | Worker's Day, Worker's Day (substitute day) |
| 15 May 2027 – 23 May 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 18 – Fri 21 May | Id el Kabir |
| 12 Jun 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 15 – Fri 18 Jun | Democracy Day, Democracy Day (substitute day) |
| 25 Sept 2027 – 3 Oct 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 27 – Thu 30 Sept | Independence Day |
| 30 Oct 2027 – 7 Nov 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 2 – Fri 5 Nov | National Youth Day |
Long weekends for one day of leave in Nigeria, 2027
| Long weekend | Days off | Book | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 | 4 | Mon 4 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 6 Mar 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 | 5 | Mon 8 Mar | Id el Fitr |
| 25 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 5 | Thu 25 Mar | Good Friday, Easter Monday |
| 30 Apr 2027 – 3 May 2027 | 4 | Fri 30 Apr | Worker's Day, Worker's Day (substitute day) |
| 14 May 2027 – 17 May 2027 | 4 | Fri 14 May | Id el Kabir |
| 27 May 2027 – 30 May 2027 | 4 | Fri 28 May | Children's Day |
| 4 Jun 2027 – 6 Jun 2027 | 3 | Fri 4 Jun | Islamic New Year |
| 11 Jun 2027 – 14 Jun 2027 | 4 | Fri 11 Jun | Democracy Day, Democracy Day (substitute day) |
| 13 Aug 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 | 3 | Fri 13 Aug | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| 30 Sept 2027 – 3 Oct 2027 | 4 | Thu 30 Sept | Independence Day |
| 29 Oct 2027 – 1 Nov 2027 | 4 | Fri 29 Oct | National Youth Day |
| 24 Dec 2027 – 26 Dec 2027 | 3 | Fri 24 Dec | Christmas Day, Boxing Day |
| 31 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 | 3 | Fri 31 Dec | New Year's Day |
A 2027 plan built around longer holidays
Prefer fewer, longer trips? 7 leave days give 19 days off across2 breaks of nine days or more:
- 6 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027: 9 days off, book Mon 8 Mar, Thu 11 – Fri 12 Mar
- 20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027: 10 days off, book Mon 22 – Thu 25 Mar
See also: Nigeria business days calculator and 2027 public holidays ·subscribe to Nigeria holidays in your calendar
Frequently asked questions
How many days off can I get with 10 days of leave in Nigeria in 2027?
Up to 41 days off, by using the leave on 10 breaks that join public holidays to weekends.
What is the best long break in Nigeria in 2027?
6 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027: 9 days off for 3 leave days, around Id el Fitr.
How many long weekends can I make in Nigeria in 2027?
13 long weekends cost just one leave day each.