Quick answer: Nigeria has 247 business days in 2025 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2025 through Dec 31, 2025.
Month-by-month business days (2025)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 1 |
| February | 20 | 0 |
| March | 20 | 2 |
| April | 19 | 3 |
| May | 21 | 1 |
| June | 18 | 3 |
| July | 22 | 1 |
| August | 21 | 0 |
| September | 21 | 1 |
| October | 22 | 1 |
| November | 20 | 0 |
| December | 21 | 2 |
Public holidays in 2025 (Nigeria)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | New Year's Day |
| Mar 30, 2025 | Eid El-Fitr |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Eid El-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Eid El-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Good Friday |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2025 | Workers' Day |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Id el Kabir |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Id el Kabir Holiday |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Democracy Day |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Day of Mourning for President Muhammadu Buhari |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Id el Maulud |
| Oct 1, 2025 | National Day |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Boxing Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2025.
Highest month
22 working days.
Lowest month
18 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 2025?
Nigeria has 247 working days in 2025 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2025 are excluded from the working-day total (about 15 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
June has the fewest working days, with 18.
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.