Public Holiday Nationwide

Prophet's Birthday (observed, estimated)

Monday, August 16, 2027

August 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

3-Day Block

SAT 14 Weekend

SUN 15 Weekend

MON 16 Holiday

3-day weekend (August 14 – August 16)

📣 Traveler notes

Nigeria is a large, highly diverse West African nation with over 250 ethnic groups and 500 languages. It is one of Africa's most populous countries.

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)
Show respect for elders. When interacting with adults, use your right hand for exchanges. Avoid crossing or jumping over extended legs, as this is considered bad luck. When visiting Muslim homes in the north, inform the hosts ahead of time and await permission before entering.

About this holiday

Eid al-Adha is one of two major Islamic festivals. It typically occurs on the 10th of Dhu'l-Hijja, the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar, with celebrations often extending through the following three 'Tashreeq days'.