United States Embassy and Consulates in Mauritania
United States Embassy in Nouakchott, Mauritania
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Mauritanian and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| World Population Day | Saturday, July 11 | 5 days, 14 hours |
| Nathan Bedford Forrest Day | Monday, July 13 | 1 week |
| Bastille Day | Tuesday, July 14 | 1 week, 1 day |
| World Youth Skills Day | Wednesday, July 15 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Pioneer Day | Friday, July 24 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Parents' Day | Sunday, July 26 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day | Monday, July 27 | 3 weeks |
| World Hepatitis Day | Tuesday, July 28 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| International Day of Friendship | Thursday, July 30 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in Mauritania?
United States currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Mauritania including and Nouakchott.
2 - Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for United States?
Mauritanian 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 Mauritania for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in Mauritania?
The U.S. representative offices in Mauritania will be closed in observance of the following Mauritanian and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- World Population Day (US) Sat, Jul 11, 2026 (5 days, 21 hours)
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Time in United States vs Mauritania
Washington D.C., United States time is 6:00 hours behind Nouakchott, Mauritania