Children's Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, May 27, 2021
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 21
- Day of year
- 147
- Local time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Currency
- NGN
Long-weekend planner
Children's Day falls on a Thursday in 2021. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Nigeria, Children's Day is on May 27, 2021 in 2021.
In 2021, Children's Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. Children's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Nigeria.
Children's Day was on May 27, 2021 and has already passed this year.
The next Children's Day in Nigeria is on May 27, 2022.
Other public holidays in Nigeria 2021
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The Children's Day date for Nigeria 2021 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.