List of Public Holidays FG Will Declare in October, November, December

• President Bola Tinubu's administration is expected to declare public holidays in the last three months of 2025
• The federal government had earlier declared October 1 as a public holiday in commemoration of the country's Independence Day celebration
• Speaking on the celebration, Omotayo Yusuf, a political commentator, in an interview with Legit.ng, said that the period is a reflection of Nigeria on the country's union

Nigerians have entered the last three months of the year 2025, which include the months of October, November and December. In the last month, the government is expected to declare some public holidays.

Public holiday is one of the holidays many Nigerian workers look forward to as it provides them the opportunity to take some relief, not only from work, but from some busy roads and transport, particularly those living in Lagos.

These public holidays are often declared to celebrate a national day or festival. The festivals are often religious, such as the Christian, Muslim and traditional religious festivals. They are often declared to celebrate Nigerians' diversity and unity.

While Nigerians have had several public holidays between January and September in 2025, there are more public holidays expected in the last three months of October, November and December.

FG declares October 1 as a public holiday

In the month of October, the federal government declared the first day of the month as a public holiday. The holiday was declared in commemoration of the country's Independence Day anniversary.

Nigeria gained its independence from its British colonial master on October 1, 1960. Since then, every October 1 has become a day of celebration of freedom and reflection for the country and its people.

Speaking with Legit.ng on the 2025 Independence Day celebration, Omotayo Yusuf, a political commentator, said it is another opportunity for the people to reflect on the union of different tribes and religions called Nigeria. He said:

"I think it's an opportunity for us to reflect on this union, this federation, and to ask ourselves whether we are a nation in the true sense of nationhood. I think this polarity is widening, while some people might downplay and ignore it as something that only happens or that is happening only on social media, I think the ripple effect is much stronger. It's affecting the psyche of young Nigerians."

December holidays

Aside from October 1, Nigerians are expected to have another public holiday in December. This will be December 25 and 26, which is in commemoration of the celebration of the birth of Jesus Chris and the sharing of gifts among friends and neighbours.

Although the December holidays are for Christians, Nigerians across religions look forward to these holidays, and they look forward to them as a period of meeting and spending time with immediate and extended families.

At the same time, the government is also expected to declare January 1, 2026, as a public holiday. Such a holiday is for Nigerians to welcome themselves into the new year and plan ahead for the new season.

Akwa Ibom governor declares public holiday

Legit.ng earlier reported that Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has announced that Tuesday, September 23, 2025, would be a work-free day in the state.

According to the commissioner for information in the state, Aniekan Umanah, the holiday was in celebration of the 38th anniversary of the state's creation.

The commissioner further explained that government offices and public institutions would observe the public holiday.

Source: Legit.ng