Christmas Day is a public holiday in Nigeria, but life doesn’t fully shut down. Supermarkets open on Christmas Day in NigeriaSPAR Nigeria: open on Christmas Day (with posted hours)If you’re looking for a major supermarket chain that has publicly signalled Christmas Day access, SPAR Nigeria has announced it will be open on Christmas Day and has shared 10:00am–6:00pm as trading hours in a recent post. Jabi Lake Mall, Abuja: public holiday hours listedJabi Lake Mall lists its Public Holiday trading hours as 10:00am–9:00pm on its official site. ( [9])For Christmas Day, check the mall’s latest update or the specific anchor tenant you need (supermarket, cinema, pharmacy, etc.). Pharmacies and health essentials: where to look first todayWhen it’s Christmas Day, pharmacies typically fall into two buckets: 24/7 branches (most reliable) and mall‑based branches (more variable).

Source: The Guardian December 25, 2025 10:29 UTC