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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)
Thursday, March 11, 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
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
THU
11
Holiday
FRI
12
Bridge Day
SAT
13
Weekend
SUN
14
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on March 12
📣 Traveler notes
Nigeria is a large and highly diverse nation in equatorial West Africa, known for its vast population and over 250 ethnic groups and 500 languages.
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- Always use your right hand when passing items, especially to adults. Avoid crossing or jumping over people's extended legs. When visiting homes in Muslim northern regions, notify hosts in advance, and always wait to be admitted after knocking.
About this holiday
Eid al-Adha is the second major Islamic festival, alongside Eid al-Fitr. Observances related to this festival are often extended over the following three days, known as the Tashreeq days.