Public Holidays in Niger 2026
16 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Niger's current calendar combines older national holidays with newer dates introduced under the post-2023 political order.
Niger Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 16 | Monday | Laylat al-Qadr Moon |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| Mar 26 | Thursday | Day of Refoundation |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Apr 24 | Friday | Concord Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| Jun 17 | Wednesday | Islamic New Year Moon |
| Jul 26 | Sunday | Anniversary of CNSP Coup |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Independence Day |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday Moon |
| Dec 18 | Friday | Republic Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* 2027 Islamic dates are provisional, and newer civic-holiday status should be checked against final government decrees.
New Civic Holidays and Islamic Dates 2026
Day of Refoundation on 26 March and the 26 July coup anniversary appear in the current holiday calendar alongside Independence Day and Republic Day.
Holiday Rules in Niger
Islamic holidays follow the lunar calendar. Given Niger's evolving legal and political framework, future civic-holiday status should also be checked against final government decrees.
Niger Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 3 August.
- Republic Day is 18 December.
- Day of Refoundation is 26 March.
- Islamic dates require confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Niger Independence Day?
It is observed on 3 August.
What is Day of Refoundation?
It is a newer public holiday observed on 26 March under the current political framework.
Why are 2027 Islamic dates provisional?
They depend on the lunar calendar.
Could the civic holiday list change?
Yes. Niger's current legal framework is evolving, so future government decrees should be checked.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official Council of Ministers record describing the legal-holiday framework and restoration of 3 August as the national holiday.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government, statutory, gazette or institutional material is used first. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check where present. Later official declarations take precedence.