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US Missions in Nigeria Announce Remaining 2026 Holiday Closures

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos have announced their remaining public holiday closures for 2026.
  • Both missions will close on eight dates between August and December for Nigerian and American holidays, affecting routine public services.
  • Visa and passport applicants are advised to schedule appointments considering these closures, though emergency assistance for U.S. citizens remains available.

The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos have released their schedule for the remaining public holiday closures in 2026. Both diplomatic missions will observe eight holidays between August and December, impacting routine consular services.

Closures begin on August 25 for Eid-El-Maulud, followed by U.S. holidays like Labor Day on September 7 and Columbus Day on October 12. Nigeria's Independence Day on October 1 will also see the missions closed. Further closures in November are scheduled for Veterans Day (November 11) and Thanksgiving Day (November 26).

The year concludes with closures for Christmas Day on December 25, observed in both countries, and Boxing Day on December 26, a Nigerian holiday. The embassy advises individuals seeking visa, passport, or notarial services to plan their appointments accordingly, as regular public services will be unavailable on these dates. Emergency assistance for U.S. citizens will continue throughout these periods.

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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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