August 2026: 2 public holidays Nigerians should know about2 public holidays are coming in August, but not every Nigerian gets both. August public holidays: Isese Day is a state-level holiday, while Eid-el-Maulud is a federal public holiday once officially declared. Nothing makes Nigerians happier than a public holiday announcement, and this August, they should mark two important dates on their August 2026 calendars. While Isese Day is a state-level holiday, Eid-el-Maulud is a federal public holiday when officially declared by the Federal Government. Isese Day – Thursday, August 20What is Isese Day?