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Canada Embassy and Consulates in Mauritania
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Canada Consulate General in Nouakchott, Mauritania
Al Khayma City Center, 10 Mamadou Konaté Street, 3Rd Floor, Nouakchott, Mauritania
Phone: +222 45-29-26-97
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Canada may close on the following Mauritanian and Canadian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Hoshana Rabbah | Friday, October 02 | 1 day, 4 hours |
| Shemini Atzeret | Saturday, October 03 | 2 days, 4 hours |
| Feast of St Francis of Assisi | Sunday, October 04 | 3 days, 4 hours |
| Thanksgiving Day | Monday, October 12 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Healthcare Aide Day | Sunday, October 18 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 month |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, November 01 | 1 month |
| All Souls' Day | Monday, November 02 | 1 month |
| Remembrance Day | Wednesday, November 11 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Independence Day | Saturday, November 28 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
1. How many Canadian Embassies/Consulates are there in Mauritania?
Canada currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Mauritania including and Nouakchott.
2 - Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Mauritanian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Canada. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Canada in Mauritania for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Canadian embassies in Mauritania?
The Canadian representative offices in Mauritania will be closed in observance of the following Mauritanian and Canadian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Hoshana Rabbah (CA) Fri, Oct 02, 2026 (1 day, 11 hours)
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Time in Canada vs Mauritania
Ottawa, Canada time is 5:00 hours behind Nouakchott, Mauritania
Nouakchott, Mauritania
12:41PMWednesday, September 30, 2026
Ottawa, Canada
07:41AMWednesday, September 30, 2026