Destination
Niger
Africa · Niamey
Safety advisory
Do not travel
When to go
Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.
Public holidays
National holidays — closures and days off.
Nigerien Republic Day
December 18, 2026
Fri · in 80d
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Fri · in 87d
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Fri · in 94d
Easter Monday
March 29, 2027
Mon · in 181d
Concord Day
April 24, 2027
Sat · in 207d
Labour Day
May 1, 2027
Sat · in 214d
Nigerien Independence Day
August 3, 2027
Tue · in 308d
Nigerien Republic Day
December 18, 2027
Sat · in 445d
UNESCO sites
3UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.
- W-Arly-Pendjari Complex1996Natural
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The W National Park or W Regional Park is a major national park in West Africa around a meander in the Niger River shaped like the letter W. The park includes areas of the three countries Niger, Benin and Burkina Faso, and is governed by the three governments. Until 2008, the implementation of a regional management was supported by the EU-funded project ECOPAS. The three national parks operate under the name W Transborder Park. The section of W National Park lying in Benin, measuring over 8,000 km2 (3,100 sq mi), came under the full management of African Parks in June 2020. In Benin, W National Park is contiguous with Pendjari National Park which is also under the management of African Parks.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Air and Ténéré Natural Reservesin danger1991Natural
The Aïr and Ténéré National Nature Reserve is a national nature reserve in Niger. It includes several overlapping reserve designations, and is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It covers both the eastern half of the Aïr Mountains and the western sections of the Ténéré desert.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Historic Centre of Agadez2013Cultural
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The Historic Centre of Agadez is the historic district of the city of Agadez in Niger. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Car rental & driving
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Internet
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Prices
About the country
- Capital
- Niamey
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- 22,442,948
- Area
- 1,267,000 km²
- Currency
- Franc · XOF
- Time zone
- 14:59UTC+1
- Sockets
- ABCDEF
- Calling code
- +227
- Languages
- French, Hausa, Kanuri, Zarma
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