U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria to Close for Memorial Day

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S.

Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day, a federal holiday in the United States. This holiday is dedicated to honoring American military personnel who lost their lives while serving the country.

The announcement was made by the U.S. mission in Nigeria, which stated that routine consular services, including visa processing and services for American citizens, will be unavailable on that day. Individuals with scheduled appointments are advised to check for rescheduling notices and to contact the mission through alternative channels once operations resume.