| Independence Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Nigeria |
| Significance | The day of Independence from the United Kingdom |
| Date | 1 October |
| Next time | 1 October 2024 |
| Frequency | Annual |
Independence Day, known colloquially as October First, is an official national holiday in Nigeria, celebrated on 1 October. It marks Nigeria's proclamation of independence from British rule on 1 October 1960.[1]