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 |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 3 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| All Souls' Day | Monday, November 02 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Guy Fawkes Day | Thursday, November 05 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Remembrance Sunday | Sunday, November 08 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| First Sunday of Advent | Sunday, November 29 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| St Andrew's Day | Monday, November 30 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| First Day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 05 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Last day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 12 | 2 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
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:
- Daylight Saving Time ends (GB) Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (2 weeks, 1 day)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Sierra Leone
London, United Kingdom time is 1:00 hours ahead of Freetown, Sierra Leone