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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 (Open in 5 hours 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Friday, July 03 | 0 minutes |
| Independence Day | Saturday, July 04 | 16 hours, 18 minutes |
| World Population Day | Saturday, July 11 | 1 week |
| Nathan Bedford Forrest Day | Monday, July 13 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Bastille Day | Tuesday, July 14 | 1 week, 3 days |
| World Youth Skills Day | Wednesday, July 15 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 2 weeks |
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Pioneer Day | Friday, July 24 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Parents' Day | Sunday, July 26 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day | Monday, July 27 | 3 weeks, 2 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:
- Independence Day (US) Fri, Jul 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
03:41AMFriday, July 03, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
18:41PMThursday, July 02, 2026