Children's Day has already passed this year.
Saturday, May 27, 2023
Key facts
- Date
- Saturday, May 27, 2023
- Day of the week
- Saturday
- 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 the weekend in 2023, so it does not add an extra day off.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Nigeria, Children's Day is on May 27, 2023 in 2023.
In 2023, Children's Day falls on a Saturday.
Yes. Children's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Nigeria.
Children's Day was on May 27, 2023 and has already passed this year.
The next Children's Day in Nigeria is on May 27, 2024.
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The Children's Day date for Nigeria 2023 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.