Quick answer: Nigeria has 246 business days in 2023 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2023 through Dec 31, 2023.
Month-by-month business days (2023)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 2 |
| February | 20 | 0 |
| March | 23 | 0 |
| April | 16 | 4 |
| May | 21 | 2 |
| June | 19 | 3 |
| July | 21 | 0 |
| August | 23 | 0 |
| September | 20 | 1 |
| October | 21 | 2 |
| November | 22 | 0 |
| December | 19 | 2 |
Public holidays in 2023 (Nigeria)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2023 | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2, 2023 | Day off for New Year's Day |
| Apr 7, 2023 | Good Friday |
| Apr 10, 2023 | Easter Monday |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Eid El-Fitr |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Eid El-Fitr Holiday |
| May 1, 2023 | Workers' Day |
| May 29, 2023 | Presidential Inauguration Holiday |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Democracy Day |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Id el Kabir |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Id el Kabir Holiday |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Id el Maulud |
| Oct 1, 2023 | National Day |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Day off for National Day |
| Dec 25, 2023 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2023 | Boxing Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2023.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
16 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Nigeria in 2023?
Nigeria has 246 working days in 2023 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2023 are excluded from the working-day total (about 16 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
April has the fewest working days, with 16.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.