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Nigeria Embassy and Consulates in India
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Nigeria High Commission in New Delhi, India
Chandragupta Marg 110021 New Delhi India
Phone: +91-11-24122141; +91-11-24122144
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Nigeria may close on the following Indian and Nigerian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi | Monday, September 14 | 16 hours, 48 minutes |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 week, 2 days |
| National Day | Thursday, October 01 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Friday, October 02 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| First Day of Sharad Navratri | Sunday, October 11 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| First Day of Durga Puja Festivities | Saturday, October 17 | 1 month |
| Dussehra | Tuesday, October 20 | 1 month |
| Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Thursday, October 29 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Diwali/Deepavali | Sunday, November 08 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Bhai Duj | Wednesday, November 11 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
1. How many Nigerian Embassies/Consulates are there in India?
Nigeria currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in India including and New Delhi.
2 - Do Indian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Indian 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 India for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Nigerian embassies in India?
The Nigerian representative offices in India will be closed in observance of the following Indian and Nigerian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi (IN) Mon, Sep 14, 2026 (18 hours, 19 minutes)
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Time in Nigeria vs India
Abuja, Nigeria time is 5:30 hours behind New Delhi, India
New Delhi, India
05:41AMSunday, September 13, 2026
Abuja, Nigeria
01:11AMSunday, September 13, 2026