Regional/Cultural Day
Presidential Inauguration Day
The day a new president is sworn into office, and it is observed every four years on May 29 (the date of the return to civilian rule in 1999). The ceremony includes the taking of the oath of office, the inspection of the guard, and the presidential parade. The day is a public holiday, and the streets of Abuja are lined with flags, banners, and supporters. The inauguration is the most important political event in Nigeria, and it is broadcast live on television and radio.