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India Embassy and Consulates in Sierra Leone
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
India Consulate General in Freetown, Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone 5 Rawdon Street, Freetown Sierra Leone
Phone: +232 22 222 452 +232 22-225 142
Working hours: Open now (Close in 7 hours 40 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of India may close on the following Sierra Leonean and Indian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi | Monday, September 14 | 6 days, 7 hours |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Friday, October 02 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| First Day of Sharad Navratri | Sunday, October 11 | 1 month |
| First Day of Durga Puja Festivities | Saturday, October 17 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Dussehra | Tuesday, October 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Thursday, October 29 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Diwali/Deepavali | Sunday, November 08 | 2 months |
| Bhai Duj | Wednesday, November 11 | 2 months |
| Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) | Sunday, November 15 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Indian Embassies/Consulates are there in Sierra Leone?
India currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Sierra Leone including and Freetown.
2 - Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for India?
Sierra Leonean 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 Sierra Leone for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Indian embassies in Sierra Leone?
The Indian representative offices in Sierra Leone will be closed in observance of the following Sierra Leonean and Indian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi (IN) Mon, Sep 14, 2026 (6 days, 14 hours)
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Time in India vs Sierra Leone
New Delhi, India time is 5:30 hours ahead of Freetown, Sierra Leone
Freetown, Sierra Leone
09:20AMMonday, September 07, 2026
New Delhi, India
14:50PMMonday, September 07, 2026