Nigeria
Capital: Abuja
About
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometres (356,669 mi2). With a population of more than 236 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria by population is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the largest in Africa.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in Nigeria. 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.
National Day
October 1, 2026
Thursday
National Youth Day
November 1, 2026
Sunday
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Friday
Boxing Day
December 28, 2026
Monday
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Friday
Good Friday
March 26, 2027
Friday
Cities (2)
References4
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