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Public Holiday
Nationwide
National Day
Sunday, October 1, 2028
October 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
📣 Traveler notes
Nigeria is a large, diverse country in West Africa, known for its over 250 ethnic groups and 500 languages. It is one of Africa's most populous nations.
- 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)
- Respecting elders and authorities is essential. Never use your left hand when passing objects to adults. When visiting homes in northern Muslim areas, discreetly communicate with hosts so women can prepare by dressing modestly. Always knock before entering any premises.
About this holiday
Nigeria's National Day (Independence Day) is a public holiday celebrated annually on October 1. It commemorates the transfer of sovereignty from the United Kingdom in 1960, marked by national ceremonies, military parades, and cultural displays.