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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: Open now (Close in 5 hours 57 minutes)
Ireland Honorary Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria
22A Lugard Avenue Ikoyi Lagos Nigeria
Phone: +234 1 903 6940
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 57 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Mothering Sunday | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| St. Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Id el Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Id el Fitr additional holiday | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Easter | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months, 1 week |
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:
- Valentine's Day (NG) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (2 weeks, 4 days)
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Time in Ireland vs Nigeria
Dublin, Ireland time is 1:00 hours behind Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
11:03AMMonday, January 26, 2026
Dublin, Ireland
10:03AMMonday, January 26, 2026