Independence Day
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Weekday
Thursday
Week
40
Day of year
274
Country
🇳🇬 NG
NGN
About this holiday
Independence Day is a national holiday commemorating the date a country declared or achieved independence. It is typically the most important patriotic celebration of the year, marked by flag ceremonies, military or civic parades, speeches, concerts and fireworks. The exact date and historical background differ by country, but the theme is the same: the founding moment of the modern nation.
Independence Day · 2025–2030
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