- The US Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos announced they would not open for business on Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- The closure is in observance of the Eid-El-Maulud public holiday, the US mission in Nigeria confirmed
- The announcement was made by the US Embassy in Nigeria via its official X account on August 24, 2026
The US Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will remain closed to the public on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as both facilities observe the Eid-El-Maulud holiday.
The US Embassy in Nigeria announced the one-day closure on Sunday, August 24, via its official X account. The post read:
Source: UGC
“The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will not be open for business on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in observance of Eid-El-Maulud holiday.”
The closure affects all embassy and consulate services scheduled for that day, including visa appointments, consular services, and other public-facing operations at both locations.
Nigerians affected by the closure
Nigerians with appointments or planned visits to either the Abuja embassy or the Lagos consulate on August 25 will need to reschedule or make alternative arrangements. No information was provided on how affected applicants should proceed, but those with pending appointments are advised to check the embassy’s official channels for guidance on rebooking.
Eid-El-Maulud, which marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, is recognised as a public holiday in Nigeria, and it is common for foreign missions in the country to align with major Nigerian public holidays when adjusting their operating schedules.
See the X post below:
FG declares public holiday for Mawlid al-Nabi
Legit.ng earlier reported that Nigeria will observe a public holiday on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as the federal government marks this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, the occasion commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
Source: Legit.ng