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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Democracy Day
Saturday, June 12, 2027
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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 highly diverse, populous country in equatorial West Africa, often referred to as the "Giant of Africa." It features immense ethnic and linguistic diversity, encompassing over 250 ethnic groups and 500 languages.
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Workers Day (May 1)
- Children's Day (May 27)
- Democracy Day (May 29)
- Easter (Good Friday and Easter Monday)
- Show respect to elders and authority figures. Avoid using your left hand when handing items to older people. When greeting older individuals, it is customary to show deference, which may involve a small bow or genuflection in traditional areas. When visiting homes in the Muslim North, notify the host in advance and wait to be admitted.
About this holiday
Democracy Day is a national public holiday in Nigeria, commemorating the restoration of democracy. It was originally celebrated on May 29, and has been observed annually since 2000. June 12 is also noted as having historical relevance (formerly known as Abiola Day).