US Embassy in Nigeria Announces 2026 Holiday Closures
The US Embassy in Abuja and the US Consulate General in Lagos have released their schedule for remaining public holiday closures in 2026. Both diplomatic missions will suspend routine public services on eight occasions from August to December in observance of Nigerian and American public holidays.
The closures will occur on the following dates: August 25 (Tuesday) for Eid-El-Maulud, September 7 (Monday) for US Labour Day, October 1 (Thursday) for Nigeria’s Independence Day, October 12 (Monday) for Columbus Day, November 11 (Wednesday) for Veterans Day, November 26 (Thursday) for Thanksgiving Day, December 25 (Friday) for Christmas Day, and December 26 (Saturday) for Boxing Day. The US missions advised visa applicants and individuals seeking passport, notarial, and other consular services to schedule their appointments around these holiday dates, as routine public services will not be available.
Emergency assistance for US citizens will remain accessible throughout the holiday period.
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