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India Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
India Consulate General in Abuja, Nigeria
364, Cadastral Zone Off, Constitution Ave, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigéria
Phone: +234 708 062 2800
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of India may close on the following Nigerian and Indian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 5 hours, 14 minutes |
| National Day | Thursday, October 01 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Friday, October 02 | 1 week, 2 days |
| First Day of Sharad Navratri | Sunday, October 11 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| First Day of Durga Puja Festivities | Saturday, October 17 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Dussehra | Tuesday, October 20 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Thursday, October 29 | 1 month |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Diwali/Deepavali | Sunday, November 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Bhai Duj | Wednesday, November 11 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) | Sunday, November 15 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many Indian Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?
India currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Nigeria including and Abuja.
2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for India?
Nigerian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into India. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of India in Nigeria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Indian embassies in Nigeria?
The Indian representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and Indian holidays in 2026/2024:
- September Equinox (IN & NG) Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (11 hours, 15 minutes)
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Time in India vs Nigeria
New Delhi, India time is 4:30 hours ahead of Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
12:45PMTuesday, September 22, 2026
New Delhi, India
17:15PMTuesday, September 22, 2026