U.S. Embassy in Nigeria to Close for Memorial Day 2026

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, to observe Memorial Day, a federal holiday in the United States.

This holiday is dedicated to honoring U.S. military personnel who lost their lives while serving the country. The U.S.

Mission Nigeria announced this closure, emphasizing the solemn nature of Memorial Day, which is typically marked by visits to cemeteries where military personnel are buried. On this day, American flags are placed on the graves of military personnel in national cemeteries as a sign of respect and remembrance.