Niger
Capital: Niamey
About
The Niger, officially the Republic of the Niger, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is a unitary state bordered by Libya to the northeast, Chad to the east, Nigeria to the south, Benin and Burkina Faso to the southwest, Mali to the west, and Algeria to the northwest. It covers a land area of almost 1.27 million km2 (490,000 mi2), making it the largest landlocked country in West Africa and the second-largest landlocked nation in Africa behind Chad. Over 80% of its land area lies in the Sahara. Its predominantly Muslim population of about 25 million lives mostly in clusters in the south and west of the country. The capital, Niamey, is located in Niger's southwest corner along the namesake Niger River.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in Niger. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.
Nigerien Republic Day
December 18, 2026
Friday
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Friday
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Friday
Easter Monday
March 29, 2027
Monday
Concord Day
April 24, 2027
Saturday
Labour Day
May 1, 2027
Saturday
Cities (1)
References4
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- Travel practicalities. Entry, driving, electricity, water, and official application context. Related: Driving side, World Standards, CDC Yellow Book, WHO drinking-water guidance.
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