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 Rabies Day | Monday, September 28 | 0 minutes |
| World Heart Day | Tuesday, September 29 | 14 hours, 41 minutes |
| World Vegetarian Day | Thursday, October 01 | 2 days, 14 hours |
| International Day of Non-Violence | Friday, October 02 | 3 days, 14 hours |
| Shmini Atzeret | Saturday, October 03 | 4 days, 14 hours |
| Feast of St Francis of Assisi | Sunday, October 04 | 5 days, 14 hours |
| World Habitat Day | Monday, October 05 | 6 days, 14 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 Rabies Day (US) Mon, Sep 28, 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