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2023 |
2024 |
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New Year's Day |
1 January |
1 January |
Good Friday |
7 April |
29 March |
Easter Monday |
10 April |
1 April |
Worker's Day |
1 May |
1 May |
Id el Fitri |
21–22 April |
10–11 April |
Democracy Day |
12 June |
12 June |
Id el Kabir |
28–29 June |
16–17 June |
Nigerian Independence Day |
1 October |
1 October |
Id el Maulud |
27 September |
15 September |
Christmas Day |
25 December |
25 December |
Boxing Day |
26 December |
26 December |
*Islamic holidays are subject to change based on sightings of the moon.
Further reading
►For information about housing, see Accommodation in Nigeria
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Expat Health Insurance
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Moving Companies
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