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Nigeria Holiday
June 12 Commemoration 2013
Dec 30th
June 12 Commemoration
June 12 Commemoration is a public holiday in Lagos, Ekiti, Osun, Oyo, and Ogun in Nigeria, to commemorate the annulment of presidential elections in 1993. Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (M.K.O) Abiola who was acclaimed to win the election was died in custody on 7 July 1998. People in those states of Nigeria consider the day as the real democracy day. More >
Nigeria’s Democracy Day 2013
Nov 10th
Democracy Day of Nigeria
Nigeria’s Democracy Day is a special day to commemorate the return of democracy in Nigeria. People in Nigeria observe Democracy Day on 29 May every year which marks the anniversary of Olusegun Osabanjo’s appointment as the President of Nigeria in 1999. Olusegun Osabanjo was the first elected Nigerian head of state after 16 years military rule. More >
Nigerian Independence Day 2013
Sep 15th
Independence Day in Nigeria
Nigerian Independence Day is observed as a national holiday in Nigeria on October 1, every year. This holiday commemorates the anniversary of Nigeria’s independence from British rule on 1 October 1960. During Nigerian Independence Day, the colors of green and white are displayed throughout the country. More >
Nigeria Public Holidays 2013 Calendar
Jul 13th
There are about 15 public holidays observed in Nigeria every year. Since the number of Christians and Muslims in Nigeria are almost proportional, Christian and Islamic festivals form the majority of public holidays in this country. More >
Public Holidays in Nigeria 2012
May 14th
Nigeria 2012 Public Holidays Calendar
Nigerians observe approximately 15 public holidays in a year. Please note this Nigeria public holiday 2012 calendar is based on estimates only and not an official Nigeria holiday calendar. We do not and can not guarantee the accuracy of this calendar.
Nigeria Public Holidays 2011 Calendar
Jun 17th
Nigeria 2011 Public Holidays Calendar
Nigerians observe approximately 15 public holidays in a year. Please note this public holiday calendar is based on estimates only and not an official Nigeria holiday calendar. We do not and can not guarantee the accuracy of this calendar.
