National Day has already passed this year.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Key facts
- Date
- Wednesday, October 1, 2025
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 40
- Day of year
- 274
- Local time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Currency
- NGN
Long-weekend planner
National Day falls on a Wednesday in 2025, splitting the week — there is no single bridge day this year.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Nigeria, National Day is on October 1, 2025 in 2025.
In 2025, National Day falls on a Wednesday.
Yes. National Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Nigeria.
National Day was on October 1, 2025 and has already passed this year.
The next National Day in Nigeria is on October 1, 2026.
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The National Day date for Nigeria 2025 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.