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 |
|---|---|---|
| International Day of Friendship | Thursday, July 30 | 5 hours, 29 minutes |
| Colorado Day | Saturday, August 01 | 2 days, 5 hours |
| Coast Guard Birthday | Tuesday, August 04 | 5 days, 5 hours |
| Purple Heart Day | Friday, August 07 | 1 week, 1 day |
| International Day of the World's Indigenous People | Sunday, August 09 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Victory Day | Monday, August 10 | 1 week, 4 days |
| International Youth Day | Wednesday, August 12 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Bennington Battle Day | Sunday, August 16 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Bennington Battle Day | Monday, August 17 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| World Humanitarian Day | Wednesday, August 19 | 2 weeks, 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:
- International Day of Friendship (US & US) Thu, Jul 30, 2026 (12 hours, 30 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Mauritania
Washington D.C., United States time is 6:00 hours behind Nouakchott, Mauritania