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Nigeria Embassy and Consulates in Australia
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Nigeria High Commission in Canberra, Australia
26 Guilfoyle St, Yarralumla Act 2600, Australia
Phone: +61 2 6215 8500
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 24 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Nigeria may close on the following Australian and Nigerian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 week, 2 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 week, 3 days |
| All Souls' Day | Monday, November 02 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Melbourne Cup Day | Tuesday, November 03 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Remembrance Day | Wednesday, November 11 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Thanksgiving Day | Wednesday, November 25 | 1 month |
| First Sunday of Advent | Sunday, November 29 | 1 month, 1 week |
| First Day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 05 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Last day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 12 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
1. How many Nigerian Embassies/Consulates are there in Australia?
Nigeria currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Australia including and Canberra.
2 - Do Australian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Australian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Nigeria. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Nigeria in Australia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Nigerian embassies in Australia?
The Nigerian representative offices in Australia will be closed in observance of the following Australian and Nigerian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Halloween (AU) Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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Time in Nigeria vs Australia
Abuja, Nigeria time is 10:00 hours behind Canberra, Australia
Canberra, Australia
14:36PMWednesday, October 21, 2026
Abuja, Nigeria
04:36AMWednesday, October 21, 2026