List Of Public Holidays That FG Will Declare In December 2024 & January 2025

As the end of the year approaches, Nigerians are already anticipating the festive season with its accompanying public holidays. This period is traditionally marked by celebrations, family reunions, and a much-needed break from the year’s rigorous activities.

It is also a time when the Federal Government releases the official calendar for public holidays, allowing citizens to plan their festivities and travels accordingly. The announcement of these dates is always awaited with excitement, as it sets the tone for the yuletide and New Year celebrations.

Hence, Dtruth Insights presents list of public holidays that the Federal Government will declare in December 2024 and January 2024.

1. Christmas Holiday

December 25 Christmas holiday In line with tradition, the federal government, through the Ministry of Interior, will declare Wednesday, December 25, a public holiday.

Christmas is the Christian festival to remember the birth of Jesus Christ.

2. December 26, Boxing Day

Boxing Day is the holiday celebrated the day after Christmas Day. It is traditionally celebrated in Great Britain and some Commonwealth countries, including Nigeria.

3. New Year’s Day celebrations

The Nigerian government will also declare a New Year’s Day celebration holiday in January 2025.

January 1, 2025, falls on Wednesday. Thus, the government is expected to declare Wednesday a public holiday.