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 Meteorological Day | Monday, March 23 | 0 minutes |
| International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims | Tuesday, March 24 | 0 minutes |
| International Day of Remembrance of Slavery Victims and the Transatlantic Slave Trade | Wednesday, March 25 | 20 hours, 11 minutes |
| Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day | Thursday, March 26 | 1 day, 20 hours |
| Earth Hour | Saturday, March 28 | 3 days, 20 hours |
| Palm Sunday | Sunday, March 29 | 4 days, 20 hours |
| Seward's Day | Monday, March 30 | 5 days, 20 hours |
| César Chávez Day | Tuesday, March 31 | 6 days, 20 hours |
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 Meteorological Day (US) Mon, Mar 23, 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