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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Children's Day
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Varies
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
📣 Traveler notes
Nigeria is a large, culturally diverse West African nation, boasting a population with over 250 ethnic groups and 500 languages.
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Easter (Good Friday and Easter Monday)
- Workers' Day (May 1)
- Children's Day (May 27)
- Democracy Day (May 29)
About this holiday
While specific national public holidays vary, the government of Nigeria declares several special days for public observance.