🇳🇬 Democracy Day in Nigeria

Democracy Day is a public holiday observed in Nigeria. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in Nigeria.

This year, Democracy Day falls on {'year': 2026, 'name': 'Democracy Day', 'date_iso': '2026-06-12', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2026, 6, 12), 'date_display': '12 Jun 2026', 'day_of_week': 'Friday'} in Nigeria.

Next year, Democracy Day will be observed on {'year': 2027, 'name': 'Democracy Day', 'date_iso': '2027-06-12', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2027, 6, 12), 'date_display': '12 Jun 2027', 'day_of_week': 'Saturday'} in Nigeria. Movable holidays can change weekday and date year to year.

Last year, Democracy Day was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Democracy Day', 'date_iso': '2025-06-12', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 6, 12), 'date_display': '12 Jun 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Thursday'} in Nigeria.

Yes, Democracy Day is recognized as a public holiday in Nigeria. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Democracy Day from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The Nigeria holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.