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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: Close now (Open in 1 hours 57 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 |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of NAIDOC Week | Sunday, July 05 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 1 month |
| New South Wales Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Royal National Agricultural Show Day Queensland | Wednesday, August 12 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 months |
| Father's Day | Sunday, September 06 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Rosh Hashana | Saturday, September 12 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 2 months, 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:
- First Day of NAIDOC Week (AU) Sun, Jul 05, 2026 (1 week, 5 days)
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Time in Nigeria vs Australia
Abuja, Nigeria time is 9:00 hours behind Canberra, Australia
Canberra, Australia
06:33AMMonday, June 22, 2026
Abuja, Nigeria
21:33PMSunday, June 21, 2026