U.S. Embassy Abuja and Lagos Consulate Closed on May 26, 2025, for Memorial Day Observance

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day, a federal holiday in the United States honoring fallen military personnel. This temporary closure means that routine consular services will not be available on that day. Normal operations are expected to resume on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Visitors and applicants planning to access services at these diplomatic missions should take note of the closure to avoid inconvenience. For emergencies during the closure, the embassy and consulate have provided emergency contact information on their official websites to assist U.S. citizens and others in urgent need.

Memorial Day is a significant day in the U.S. calendar, and the closure reflects the embassy’s observance of this national holiday. Travelers and clients are advised to plan accordingly and check for updates directly from the embassy or consulate websites.

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