US Embassy in Abuja, Lagos Consulate to Close for Eid

The US Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed to the public on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in observance of the Eid-El-Maulud holiday, which marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The announcement was made on Sunday, August 24, via the embassy's official X account.

The closure will affect all embassy and consulate services scheduled for that day, including visa appointments and consular services. Nigerians who have appointments or planned visits to either the embassy or the Lagos consulate on August 25 are advised to reschedule or make alternative arrangements.

While no specific guidance was provided for affected applicants, those with pending appointments are encouraged to check the embassy's official channels for instructions on rebooking. Eid-El-Maulud is recognized as a public holiday in Nigeria, and it is customary for foreign missions in the country to align their operating schedules with major Nigerian public holidays.