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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 0 minutes |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| World Braille Day | Sunday, January 04 | 2 days, 23 hours |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 4 days, 23 hours |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 5 days, 23 hours |
| Stephen Foster Memorial Day | Tuesday, January 13 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 2 weeks |
| World Religion Day | Sunday, January 18 | 2 weeks, 2 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:
- New Year's Eve (US) Wed, Dec 31, 2025 (0 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Mauritania
Washington D.C., United States time is 7:00 hours behind Nouakchott, Mauritania