55 days until National Day.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- 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 Thursday in 2026. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Nigeria, National Day is on October 1, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, National Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. National Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Nigeria.
There are 55 days until National Day on October 1, 2026.
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The National Day date for Nigeria 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.