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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 (Open in 1 hours 49 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 2 days, 8 hours |
| National Patriots' Day | Monday, May 18 | 6 days, 8 hours |
| Shavuot | Friday, May 22 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Africa Day | Monday, May 25 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Trinity Sunday | Sunday, May 31 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Corpus Christi | Thursday, June 04 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month |
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:
- Ascension Day (CA) Thu, May 14, 2026 (2 days, 15 hours)
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Time in Canada vs Mauritania
Ottawa, Canada time is 5:00 hours behind Nouakchott, Mauritania
Nouakchott, Mauritania
08:11AMMonday, May 11, 2026
Ottawa, Canada
03:11AMMonday, May 11, 2026