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Nigeria Embassy and Consulates in United States

3 Diplomatic Missions 3 Cities

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Washington Atlanta New York Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

Nigeria Embassy in Washington, United States

3519 International Court, Nw Washington, Dc 20008 United States

Phone: +1 202-516-4277 Working hours: Close now

Nigeria Consulate General in Atlanta, United States

222 14Th Street Ne, Suite 423 Atlanta, Ga 30350 United States

Phone: +1 212 808-0301 / 917 818-8726 (Visa); +1 (917) 818-7102 (Passport) Working hours: Close now

Nigeria Consulate General in New York, United States

828 Second Avenue, New York, Ny 10017, United States

Phone: +1 212 808-0301 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Nigeria may close on the following U.S. and Nigerian holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition	Sunday, August 23	0 minutes
The Prophet's Birthday	Wednesday, August 26	1 day, 18 hours
Lyndon Baines Johnson Day	Thursday, August 27	2 days, 18 hours
International Day against Nuclear Tests	Saturday, August 29	4 days, 18 hours
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances	Sunday, August 30	5 days, 18 hours
International Overdose Awareness Day	Monday, August 31	6 days, 18 hours
World Sexual Health Day	Friday, September 04	1 week, 3 days
International Day of Charity	Saturday, September 05	1 week, 4 days
Labor Day	Monday, September 07	1 week, 6 days
International Literacy Day	Tuesday, September 08	2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Nigerian Embassies/Consulates are there in United States?

Nigeria currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in United States including Washington, Atlanta and New York.

2 - Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

U.S. 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 United States for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Nigerian embassies in United States?

The Nigerian representative offices in United States will be closed in observance of the following U.S. and Nigerian holidays in 2026/2024:

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition (US) Sun, Aug 23, 2026 (0 minutes)

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Visa Information

Nigerian visa requirements for U.S. citizens

Time in Nigeria vs United States

Abuja, Nigeria time is 7:00 hours ahead of Washington D.C., United States

Washington D.C., United States 16:20^PMSunday, August 23, 2026

Abuja, Nigeria 23:20^PMSunday, August 23, 2026