Nigeria — Independence Day 2027
Friday 1 October 2027
Marks Nigeria becoming an independent sovereign state on 1 October 1960.
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Nigeria — Independence Day is on Friday 1 October 2027.
Nigeria — Independence Day 2026 was on Thursday 1 October 2026. The next Nigeria — Independence Day is on Friday 1 October 2027.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday 1 October 2026 |
| 2027 | Friday 1 October 2027 |
| 2028 | Sunday 1 October 2028 |
| Where | Nigeria |
|---|
About Nigeria: Independence Day
Marks Nigeria becoming an independent sovereign state on 1 October 1960.
Country or nation: Nigeria.
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When is Nigeria — Independence Day?
Nigeria — Independence Day is on 1 October 2027. It is held every year on 1 October.
What is Nigeria — Independence Day?
Marks Nigeria becoming an independent sovereign state on 1 October 1960.
