FG Declares Thursday, October 1, 2026, Public Holiday For Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary

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The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.

What The FG Announced

The declaration covers Thursday, October 1, 2026. That date marks Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.

Why The Date Matters

Nigeria marks its Independence Anniversary on October 1 every year. The 2026 edition is the 66th since independence.

The Federal Government’s declaration makes the day a public holiday.

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