Below you'll find 1997's official holidays for Nigeria. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.
Nigeria Public Holidays 1997
Nigeria
There are 14 public holidays in Nigeria for 1997. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.
| Date | Day | Holiday name |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-01 | Wed | New Year's Day |
| 1997-02-08 | Sat | Id el Fitr |
| 1997-03-28 | Fri | Good Friday |
| 1997-03-31 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 1997-04-17 | Thu | Id el Kabir |
| 1997-05-01 | Thu | Worker's Day |
| 1997-05-07 | Wed | Islamic New Year |
| 1997-05-27 | Tue | Children's Day |
| 1997-05-29 | Thu | Democracy Day |
| 1997-06-12 | Thu | M.K.O Abiola Day |
| 1997-07-16 | Wed | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| 1997-10-01 | Wed | Independence Day |
| 1997-12-25 | Thu | Christmas Day |
| 1997-12-26 | Fri | Boxing Day |
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Nigeria Public Holidays 1997
New Year's Day (New Year's Day) - January 1, 1997
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