Is Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) a Public Holiday in Nigeria?
Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) is a public holiday for the general population according to Holidays 2024. This means, offices, colleges, schools, universities, and several other academic institutions remain closed on this day.
Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mon | 2 September | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | Local holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | 20 August | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | Local holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | 10 August | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | Local holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | 30 July | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | Local holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | 19 July | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | Local holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | 8 July | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | Local holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | 27 June | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | Local holiday |