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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 3 hours 12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rosh Hashana | Saturday, September 12 | 21 hours, 41 minutes |
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 1 week, 2 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Friday before the AFL Grand Final | Friday, September 25 | 1 week, 6 days |
| First day of Sukkot | Saturday, September 26 | 2 weeks |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday, September 28 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| National Day | Thursday, October 01 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Hoshana Rabbah | Friday, October 02 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Shemini Atzeret | Saturday, October 03 | 3 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, October 04 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
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:
- Rosh Hashana (AU) Sat, Sep 12, 2026 (18 hours, 42 minutes)
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Time in Nigeria vs Australia
Abuja, Nigeria time is 9:00 hours behind Canberra, Australia
Canberra, Australia
05:18AMFriday, September 11, 2026
Abuja, Nigeria
20:18PMThursday, September 10, 2026