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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Day | Sunday, October 18 | 0 minutes |
| Alaska Day | Monday, October 19 | 12 hours, 15 minutes |
| United Nations Day | Saturday, October 24 | 5 days, 12 hours |
| World Day for Audiovisual Heritage | Tuesday, October 27 | 1 week, 1 day |
| World Stroke Day | Thursday, October 29 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Nevada Day | Friday, October 30 | 1 week, 4 days |
| World Cities Day | Saturday, October 31 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, November 01 | 1 week, 6 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:
- Alaska Day (US) Sun, Oct 18, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Mauritania
Washington D.C., United States time is 6:00 hours behind Nouakchott, Mauritania