Niger Public Holidays List 2027
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Niger year 2027
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Friday | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | 08 Feb, Monday | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 3 | 06 Mar, Saturday | Lailat al-Qadr | National holiday |
| 4 | 10 Mar, Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| 5 | 20 Mar, Saturday | March Equinox | Season |
| 6 | 29 Mar, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 7 | 24 Apr, Saturday | Concord Day | National holiday |
| 8 | 01 May, Saturday | Labour Day | National holiday |
| 9 | 17 May, Monday | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| 10 | 18 May, Tuesday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| 11 | 06 Jun, Sunday | Muharram | National holiday |
| 12 | 20 Jun, Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| 13 | 21 Jun, Monday | June Solstice | Season |
| 14 | 26 Jul, Monday | Anniversary of CNSP Coup | National holiday |
| 15 | 03 Aug, Tuesday | Nigerien Independence Day | National holiday |
| 16 | 15 Aug, Sunday | The Prophet's Birthday | National holiday |
| 17 | 23 Sep, Thursday | September Equinox | Season |
| 18 | 18 Dec, Saturday | Nigerien Republic Day | National holiday |
| 19 | 22 Dec, Wednesday | December Solstice | Season |
| 20 | 25 Dec, Saturday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
New Year (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Ramadan Start (08 Feb) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Lailat al-Qadr (06 Mar) : Laylat al-Qadr commmemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).
Eid al-Fitr (10 Mar) : Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Niger (Niamey)
Easter Monday (29 Mar) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Concord Day (24 Apr) : Concord Day is a public holiday in Niger
Labour Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Eid al-Adha (17 May) : Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Eid al-Adha Holiday (18 May) : Eid al-Adha Holiday is a public holiday in Niger
Muharram (06 Jun) : Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Father's Day (20 Jun) : Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Niger (Niamey)
Anniversary of CNSP Coup (26 Jul) : Anniversary of CNSP Coup is a public holiday in Niger
Nigerien Independence Day (03 Aug) : Nigerien Independence Day is a public holiday in Niger
The Prophet's Birthday (15 Aug) : Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Niger (Niamey)
Nigerien Republic Day (18 Dec) : Nigerien Republic Day is a public holiday in Niger
December Solstice (22 Dec) : December Solstice in Niger (Niamey)
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.