National Day has already passed this year.
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Key facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 1, 2023
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 39
- Day of year
- 274
- Local time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Currency
- NGN
Long-weekend planner
National 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, National Day is on October 1, 2023 in 2023.
In 2023, National Day falls on a Sunday.
Yes. National Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Nigeria.
National Day was on October 1, 2023 and has already passed this year.
The next National Day in Nigeria is on October 1, 2024.
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The National Day date for Nigeria 2023 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.