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 Humanitarian Day | Wednesday, August 19 | 0 minutes |
| Hawaii Statehood Day | Friday, August 21 | 1 day, 20 hours |
| International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition | Sunday, August 23 | 3 days, 20 hours |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 6 days, 20 hours |
| Lyndon Baines Johnson Day | Thursday, August 27 | 1 week |
| International Day against Nuclear Tests | Saturday, August 29 | 1 week, 2 days |
| International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances | Sunday, August 30 | 1 week, 3 days |
| International Overdose Awareness Day | Monday, August 31 | 1 week, 4 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 Humanitarian Day (US & US) Wed, Aug 19, 2026 (3 hours, 39 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Mauritania
Washington D.C., United States time is 6:00 hours behind Nouakchott, Mauritania