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Sweden Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Sweden Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria
P.M.B. 569 Garki, Abuja Fct Nigeria
Phone: +234 9 9047 302
Working hours: Close now
Sweden Honorary Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria
17, Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Phone: +234 1 461 60 00
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Sweden may close on the following Nigerian and Swedish holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Pentecost Eve | Saturday, May 23 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 24 | 3 weeks |
| Children's Day | Wednesday, May 27 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Id el Kabir additional holiday | Thursday, May 28 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 31 | 4 weeks |
| National day | Saturday, June 06 | 1 month |
| Democracy Day | Friday, June 12 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Al-Hijra | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Midsummer Eve | Friday, June 19 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Midsummer Day | Saturday, June 20 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many Swedish Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?
Sweden currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Nigeria including Abuja and Lagos.
2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Nigerian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Sweden. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Sweden in Nigeria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swedish embassies in Nigeria?
The Swedish representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and Swedish holidays in 2026/2024:
- Ascension Day (SE) Thu, May 14, 2026 (1 week, 4 days)
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Time in Sweden vs Nigeria
Stockholm, Sweden time is 1:00 hours ahead of Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
12:25PMSaturday, May 02, 2026
Stockholm, Sweden
13:25PMSaturday, May 02, 2026