United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Mauritania
United Kingdom Embassy in Nouakchott, Mauritania
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Mauritanian and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 day, 15 hours |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 5 days, 15 hours |
| Windrush Day | Monday, June 22 | 6 days, 15 hours |
| Ashura | Friday, June 26 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Battle of the Boyne | Sunday, July 12 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Battle of the Boyne | Monday, July 13 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Mauritania?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Mauritania including and Nouakchott.
2 - Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Mauritanian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in Mauritania for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Mauritania?
The British representative offices in Mauritania will be closed in observance of the following Mauritanian and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Muharram/Islamic New Year (GB & MR) Wed, Jun 17, 2026 (1 day, 22 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Mauritania
London, United Kingdom time is 1:00 hours ahead of Nouakchott, Mauritania