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Eid al-Fitr (observed, estimated)

February 2028
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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
SAT 26 Weekend
SUN 27 Weekend
MON 28 Bridge Day
TUE 29 Holiday

4-day weekend with a bridge day on February 28

📣 Traveler notes

Nigeria is a large, diverse country in equatorial West Africa, recognized for its rich culture and over 250 ethnic groups and 500 languages.

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  • Children's Day (May 27)
  • Democracy Day (May 29)

About this holiday

The text describes Eid al-Adha, a major Islamic festival, which traditionally falls on the 10th of Dhu'l-Hijja (the twelfth month). Observances are sometimes extended over the subsequent three days, known as the Tashreeq days.