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Australia Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Australia High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria
Pmb 5152, Wuse Post Office Abuja 00009
Phone: +234 906 540 5487
Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 59 minutes)
Australia Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria
8Th Floor Union Marble House 1 Alfred Rewane Road (Formerly Kingsway), Falomo Ikoyi Lagos Nigeria
Phone: +234 1 817 9492 and +234 803 300 7291
Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 59 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Australia may close on the following Nigerian and Australian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Rosh Hashana | Saturday, September 12 | 2 days, 11 hours |
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 1 week, 4 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Friday before the AFL Grand Final | Friday, September 25 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| First day of Sukkot | Saturday, September 26 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday, September 28 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| National Day | Thursday, October 01 | 3 weeks |
| Hoshana Rabbah | Friday, October 02 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Shemini Atzeret | Saturday, October 03 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, October 04 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
1. How many Australian Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?
Australia currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Nigeria including Abuja and Lagos.
2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Nigerian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Australia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Australia in Nigeria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Australian embassies in Nigeria?
The Australian representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and Australian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Rosh Hashana (AU) Sat, Sep 12, 2026 (2 days, 17 hours)
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Time in Australia vs Nigeria
Canberra, Australia time is 9:00 hours ahead of Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
06:01AMWednesday, September 09, 2026
Canberra, Australia
15:01PMWednesday, September 09, 2026