US Embassy and UK High Commission in Nigeria to Close for Christmas
The US Embassy in Abuja and the UK High Commission in Nigeria will close their offices on Friday, December 25, 2026, in observance of Christmas Day. This closure will affect the US Consulate General in Lagos and other foreign consulates in Nigeria, with no consular or official services available on that day.
Individuals planning to visit for visa appointments or document processing are advised to reschedule. The closure aligns with the festive season, which is significant for Nigerian Christians, who observe it as a time for spiritual reflection and family gatherings.
The Christmas holiday marks the end of the public holiday calendar in Nigeria for 2026. Earlier in the year, Nigeria observed several public holidays, including Eid ul Mawlid on August 25, 2026, and Independence Day on October 1, 2026.
The embassy has also announced a suspension of all routine nonimmigrant visa services, describing it as a "realignment" without providing a specific timeline for resumption.
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