Public Holidays in Niger
Statutory public holidays in Niger, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Niger at a glance
Niger’s public holidays follow the Islamic lunar calendar, with Independence Day on 3 December and the Concord Day on 24 April.
Religious dates move about ten days earlier each Gregorian year, and the country is overwhelmingly Muslim.
Niger public holidays 2026
Niger has 15 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Laylat al-Qadr (estimated) | Mar 16Mon | National |
| Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Mar 20Fri | National |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6Mon | National |
| National Concord Day | Apr 24Fri | National |
| International Labor Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Eid al-Adha (estimated) | May 27Wed | National |
| Day after Eid al-Adha (estimated) | May 28Thu | National |
| Islamic New Year (estimated) | Jun 16Tue | National |
| Anniversary of the CNSP Coup | Jul 26Sun | National |
| Anniversary of the CNSP Coup (observed) | Jul 27Mon | Substitute |
| Anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence | Aug 3Mon | National |
Showing 12 of 15 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Niger
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Niger.
Niamey
A capital on the Niger river, with a grand market, a museum and wide sandy streets.
Zinder
A city in the southeast with a sultan's palace and a Hausa old town.
Maradi
A trading city near the Nigerian border, with a great market.
Agadez
A Saharan city of mud-brick architecture and a tall minaret.
Tahoua
A city in the Sahel with a market and a caravan heritage.
Top attractions in Niger
The places that draw most visitors to Niger.
Air Mountains & Tenere
A Saharan massif of volcanic peaks and a vast sand desert.
W National Park
A savanna park shared with Benin and Burkina Faso, of elephants and lions.
Grand Mosque of Agadez
A 16th-century mud-brick minaret, the tallest mud structure in the world.
Niger River
The great river crossing the southwest, the country's lifeline and namesake.
Zarma Villages
Mud-architecture villages of the Niger valley, west of the capital.
Giraffe Zone
A protected area near Koure holding the last wild West African giraffes.
Festivals, food and getting around Niger
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year
Falls on Jan 1
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Ramadan Start
Falls on Feb 18
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Lailat al-Qadr
Falls on Mar 16
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Eid al-Fitr
Falls on Mar 20
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 20
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Easter Monday
Falls on Apr 6
Food & drink
Getting around
Security conditions severely restrict travel; check official guidance, and expect very limited transport.
Travelling around Niger’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Niger tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Niger's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Niger public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Niger have?
Niger has 15 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Niger is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Niger's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Niger typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Niger?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Niger?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Niger
School term dates in Niger
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.