Boxing Day has already passed this year.
Friday, December 26, 2025
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, December 26, 2025
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 52
- Day of year
- 360
- Local time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Currency
- NGN
Long-weekend planner
Boxing Day falls on a Friday in 2025, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Nigeria, Boxing Day is on December 26, 2025 in 2025.
In 2025, Boxing Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. Boxing Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Nigeria.
Boxing Day was on December 26, 2025 and has already passed this year.
The next Boxing Day in Nigeria is on December 28, 2026.
Other public holidays in Nigeria 2025
View all Nigeria holidays in 2025 →About these dates
The Boxing Day date for Nigeria 2025 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.