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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: Close now

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
Holiday Date Counting down
World Press Freedom Day Sunday, May 03 0 minutes
Rhode Island Independence Day Monday, May 04 15 hours, 27 minutes
Lag BaOmer Tuesday, May 05 1 day, 15 hours
National Nurses Day Wednesday, May 06 2 days, 15 hours
National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 07 3 days, 15 hours
Truman Day Friday, May 08 4 days, 15 hours

Frequently asked questions, answered

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:

  • World Press Freedom Day (US) Sun, May 03, 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 04:32AMSunday, May 03, 2026
Washington D.C., United States 19:32PMSaturday, May 02, 2026

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