| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-03-16 | Laylat al-Qadr (estimated) | National |
| 2026-03-20 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2026-04-24 | National Concord Day | National |
| 2026-05-01 | International Labor Day | National |
| 2026-05-27 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 2026-05-28 | Day after Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 2026-06-16 | Islamic New Year (estimated) | National |
| 2026-07-26 | Anniversary of the CNSP Coup | National |
| 2026-07-27 | Anniversary of the CNSP Coup (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-08-03 | Anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence | National |
| 2026-08-25 | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) | National |
| 2026-12-18 | National Day | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
About these holidays in Niger (2026)
Our Niger public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
Eid al-Fitr is the festival that ends Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and begins on the first day of Shawwal. It is a two or three day public holiday across much of the Muslim world. The date depends on the sighting of the new moon, so published calendars mark it as estimated until it is confirmed. Families gather for prayer, shared meals and charitable giving before the fast was broken each evening of Ramadan.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and forms the final day of the Easter octave in Western Christianity. It is a public holiday in many European, Commonwealth and Latin American countries, effectively extending the Easter weekend. Because it is tied to the movable date of Easter, it falls between late March and late April. Traditional customs include egg rolling, picnics and family outings.
Eid al-Adha (estimated)
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah during the annual Hajj pilgrimage. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Muslims who can afford it sacrifice an animal and share the meat with family, neighbours and the poor. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, the Gregorian date moves about ten days earlier each year and is listed as estimated.
Islamic New Year (estimated)
The Islamic New Year, or Hijri New Year, begins on the first day of Muharram, the month that starts the lunar Islamic calendar. It commemorates the Hijra, the migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. It is a public holiday in many Muslim majority countries. Because the Islamic year is about eleven days shorter than the Gregorian year, the date shifts annually and is published as estimated.