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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated)
Friday, May 29, 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
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block
FRI
29
Holiday
SAT
30
Weekend
SUN
31
Weekend
3-day weekend (May 29 – May 31)
📣 Traveler notes
Nigeria is a large, ethnically and linguistically diverse country in West Africa, hosting over 250 ethnic groups and 500 languages. It is one of Africa's most populous nations.
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Good Friday and Easter Monday (Western Christian tradition)
- Workers Day (May 1)
- Children's Day (May 27)
- Democracy Day (May 29)
- Show visible respect to elders and authority figures. When giving items, always use your right hand, especially when interacting with adults. Avoid crossing or jumping over extended legs. When visiting homes in the Muslim North, notify residents in advance, as women may need time to dress appropriately.
About this holiday
Eid al-Adha is the second major Islamic festival, occurring on the 10th of Dhu'l-Hijja. Celebrations are typically observed over the three following days, known as the Tashreeq days.