Nigeria celebrates her 66th birthday and independence from British colonial rule today, October 1, 2026. A public holiday has been declared by the federal government across the country to mark the occasion. This historic day marks the lowering of the Union Jack and the raising of the Nigerian flag for the first time in Lagos…
Labor Day 2026
Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday of September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements in the United States. The holiday emerged from the labor movement of the late 19th century, when workers…
Eid el Maulud 2026
Eid el Maulud, also known as Eid-ul-Mawlid, is a significant celebration of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) and is observed by Muslims all over the world. The Federal government of Nigeria has declared a public holiday today 25th August 2026, to commemorate the celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid. It falls on the…
International Youth Day 2026
International Youth Day is marked by the United Nations annually on August 12, to spotlight issues facing young people. It was established by the UN General Assembly in 1999, following a recommendation from the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth in 1998. It is meant as an opportunity for governments and other organizations to…
4th Of July 2026
The 4th of July, also known as Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States that commemorates the declaration of independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America. Independence Day is celebrated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, family reunions, picnics and ceremonies. We…
Canada Day 2026
Canada Day is a federal statutory holiday in Canada, it celebrates the anniversary of Canadian Confederation which occurred on July 1, 1867, when the three separate colonies of the United Canadas (Ontario and Quebec), Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were united into a single dominion within the British Empire called Canada. It was originally known…
Democracy Day 2026
Democracy Day is a national public holiday in Nigeria to commemorate the restoration of democracy in 1999, when power was transferred from the military to an elected civilian government. Democracy Day was observed on May 29 until 2018 when the government adjusted the date to June 12 to commemorate the democratic election of Moshood Abiola,…
Eid al-Kabir 2026
Eid al-Kabir also known as Eid al-Adha or the “Greater Eid” is one of the two major Islamic festivals, the other being Eid al-Fitr. It honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ismail (Ishmael) as an act of obedience to God’s command. At the moment of sacrifice, God intervened and provided a…
Memorial Day 2026
Memorial Day, previously known as Decoration Day, is a federal holiday in the United States that is observed today, May 25, 2026. It is a day to remember and honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday is observed on the last Monday in May and…
International Workers’ Day 2026
International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day, is a celebration for every working professional worldwide. It is a public holiday in many countries, including most of Europe, Asia, Latin America and Nigeria. Workers Day is celebrated as Labor day in the US and Canada, on the first Monday of September. May 1st is a…