Public holidays are always a time to look forward to for many people as they provide the opportunity for much-needed rest and the opportunity to socialize with friends and family members.
A public holiday is a day when most people in a country do not go to work or school, and is observed to commemorate a significant event or tradition. Public holidays can vary by country and are based on cultural, historical, religious, or national significance.
A knowledge of the public holidays would assist individuals to plan and spend the holidays effectively.
National public holidays are declared and communicated to the public by the Ministry of Interior.
Between December 2024 and January 2025, the federal government is expected to declare not less than three public holidays for Nigerians.
The December holidays which fall during the Christmas festivities, usually come with feasting, visitations and travellings.
In December 2024, the federal government is expected to declare Wednesday, December 25, as a public holiday for Christmas, and Thursday, December 26, as Boxing Day holiday.
For the new year 2025, the federal government is expected to declare Wednesday, January 1, as a public holiday to celebrate the advent of a new year.
