FULL LIST: US Missions in Nigeria announce remaining 2026 holiday closures
Plan your visits! See the full list of remaining 2026 US Embassy holidays in Nigeria, including closures for Nigerian and American observances. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-us-missions-in-nigeria-announce-remaining-2026-holiday-closures/
As of August 2026, the United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos have announced their remaining public holiday closures. Both missions will observe eight closures between August and December, marking both Nigerian and American holidays. Consular and routine public services will be unavailable during these dates.
The first closure occurs on August 25, in honor of Eid-El-Maulud, the celebration of Prophet Muhammad's birth, a public holiday in Nigeria. Labour Day in the United States, September 7, sees another closure. The mission will also be closed on October 1, coinciding with Nigeria's Independence Day, and October 12, for Columbus Day in the United States.
In November, operations will cease on Veterans Day, November 11, and Thanksgiving Day, November 26. The final closures for the year are scheduled for December 25, Christmas Day, and December 26, Boxing Day, a recognized public holiday in Nigeria. The embassy urges visa applicants and those needing passport, notarial, or other consular services to plan their appointments accordingly, as regular public services will not be available on these dates.
However, it assures that emergency assistance for US citizens will remain accessible throughout the holiday periods.
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