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United States Embassy and Consulates in Eritrea
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United States Embassy in Asmara, Eritrea
179 Alaa Street Asmara, Eritrea
Phone: (+291)1-12-00-04
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 55 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Eritrean and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle | Tuesday, September 01 | 0 minutes |
| World Sexual Health Day | Friday, September 04 | 2 days, 8 hours |
| International Day of Charity | Saturday, September 05 | 3 days, 8 hours |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 07 | 5 days, 8 hours |
| International Literacy Day | Tuesday, September 08 | 6 days, 8 hours |
| California Admission Day | Wednesday, September 09 | 1 week |
| World Suicide Prevention Day | Thursday, September 10 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Patriot Day | Friday, September 11 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day | Saturday, September 12 | 1 week, 3 days |
| National Grandparents Day | Sunday, September 13 | 1 week, 4 days |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in Eritrea?
United States currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Eritrea including and Asmara.
2 - Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for United States?
Eritrean citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United States. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United States in Eritrea for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in Eritrea?
The U.S. representative offices in Eritrea will be closed in observance of the following Eritrean and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle (ER) Tue, Sep 01, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Eritrea
Washington D.C., United States time is 9:00 hours behind Asmara, Eritrea
Asmara, Eritrea
11:05AMTuesday, September 01, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
02:05AMTuesday, September 01, 2026