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Ireland Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Ireland Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria
11 Negro Crescent Maitama District Abuja Nigeria
Phone: +234 9 462 0611
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 5 minutes)
Ireland Honorary Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria
22A Lugard Avenue Ikoyi Lagos Nigeria
Phone: +234 1 903 6940
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 5 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Ireland may close on the following Nigerian and Irish holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 3 days, 14 hours |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 4 days, 14 hours |
| Easter | Sunday, April 05 | 5 days, 14 hours |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 6 days, 14 hours |
| Workers' Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month |
| May Day | Monday, May 04 | 1 month |
| Children's Day | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Id el Kabir additional holiday | Thursday, May 28 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many Irish Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?
Ireland currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Nigeria including Abuja and Lagos.
2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Nigerian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Ireland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Ireland in Nigeria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Irish embassies in Nigeria?
The Irish representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and Irish holidays in 2026/2024:
- Good Friday (IE & NG) Fri, Apr 03, 2026 (3 days, 20 hours)
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Time in Ireland vs Nigeria
Dublin, Ireland time is is same date and time Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
03:55AMMonday, March 30, 2026
Dublin, Ireland
03:55AMMonday, March 30, 2026