Calabar Carnival
Season or date: December
A spectacular parade known as "Africa's largest street carnival."
Festivals in Nigeria
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Durbar Festival
Season or date: Islamic Eid period
A colorful mounted parade held in northern cities.
Osun-Osogbo Festival
Season or date: August
A UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage celebration honoring Osun, the Yoruba water goddess.
Argungu Fishing Festival
Season or date: February–March
A traditional net-fishing competition in Argungu, Kebbi State.
Eyo Festival
Season or date: Irregular
Masked processions in white robes parade through Lagos Island.
Abuja Carnival
Season or date: November
A national celebration of multi-ethnic culture held in the federal capital.
Ofala Festival
Season or date: October
A royal cultural festival celebrating the reign of the Igbo king (Obi).
Igue Festival
Season or date: December
A New Year ceremony of the Edo royal house, continuing from the Benin Kingdom era.
Lagos Fashion Week
Season or date: October
One of Africa's largest fashion and business events.
New Yam Festival
Season or date: August–September
A traditional harvest celebration primarily among the Igbo people.
Public holidays
- New Year's Day
- Workers' Day
- Democracy Day
- Independence Day
- Christmas
- Boxing Day
- Children's Day
- Eid al-Fitr
- Eid al-Adha