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Celebrants at the Nigerian Independence Day Parade
Photo: Tessa Bury, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

National day · Nigeria

Nigerian Independence Day is coming up.

Friday, 1 October 2027

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About Nigerian Independence Day

Nigerian Independence Day is the national day of Nigeria. It marks independence from the United Kingdom in 1960.

In 2027 it falls on a Friday; in 2028 it’s on Sunday 1 October, and in 2029 on Monday 1 October. Also in October 2027: International Coffee Day (1 Oct), International Day of Older Persons (1 Oct) and National Day (China) (1 Oct). From this page you can add it to your calendar, get an email before it, share the countdown, or show it full screen.

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It’s on 1 October every year.
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Dates

YearDate
2027Friday, 1 October
2028Sunday, 1 October
2029Monday, 1 October
2030Tuesday, 1 October
2031Wednesday, 1 October
2032Friday, 1 October
2033Saturday, 1 October
2034Sunday, 1 October
2035Monday, 1 October
2036Wednesday, 1 October

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