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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
Ireland Honorary Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria
22A Lugard Avenue Ikoyi Lagos Nigeria
Phone: +234 1 903 6940
Working hours: Close now
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 |
|---|---|---|
| August Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Id el Maulud | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| National Day | Thursday, October 01 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| October Bank Holiday | Monday, October 26 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 5 months, 1 week |
| Sambisa Memorial Day | Tuesday, December 22 | 5 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 5 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 5 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:
- August Bank Holiday (IE) Mon, Aug 03, 2026 (3 weeks, 1 day)
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Time in Ireland vs Nigeria
Dublin, Ireland time is is same date and time Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
05:40AMSaturday, July 11, 2026
Dublin, Ireland
05:40AMSaturday, July 11, 2026