United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Sierra Leone
United Kingdom High Commission in Freetown, Sierra Leone
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Sierra Leonean and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of the Boyne | Sunday, July 12 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Battle of the Boyne | Monday, July 13 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 1 month |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 31 | 2 months |
| Rosh Hashana | Saturday, September 12 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Sierra Leone?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Sierra Leone including and Freetown.
2 - Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Sierra Leonean 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 Sierra Leone for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Sierra Leone?
The British representative offices in Sierra Leone will be closed in observance of the following Sierra Leonean and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Battle of the Boyne (GB) Sun, Jul 12, 2026 (1 week, 5 days)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Sierra Leone
London, United Kingdom time is 1:00 hours ahead of Freetown, Sierra Leone