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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 4 hours 47 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 3 days |
| St Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 5 days |
| National Close the Gap Day | Thursday, March 19 | 1 week |
| Hari Raya Puasa | Friday, March 20 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Id el Fitr additional holiday | Saturday, March 21 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Palm Sunday | Sunday, March 29 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
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:
- Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (AU & NG) Sun, Mar 15, 2026 (2 days, 20 hours)
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Time in Nigeria vs Australia
Abuja, Nigeria time is 10:00 hours behind Canberra, Australia
Canberra, Australia
03:43AMThursday, March 12, 2026
Abuja, Nigeria
17:43PMWednesday, March 11, 2026