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United States Embassy and Consulates in Mauritania

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United States Embassy in Nouakchott, Mauritania

United States Embassy in Nouakchott, Mauritania
Nouadhibou Road, Avenue Al Quds, Not Prtz Nouakchott, Mauritania
Phone: +222 4525 2660 Working hours: Close now

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
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

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

Nouakchott, Mauritania 02:38AMSunday, July 05, 2026
Washington D.C., United States 20:38PMSaturday, July 04, 2026

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