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United States Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United States Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria
1075Diplomatic Drive, Central Business Dis, Abuja, Nigeria
Phone: +234 9 461 4000
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 54 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Nigerian and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| International Literacy Day | Tuesday, September 08 | 0 minutes |
| California Admission Day | Wednesday, September 09 | 17 hours, 53 minutes |
| World Suicide Prevention Day | Thursday, September 10 | 1 day, 17 hours |
| Patriot Day | Friday, September 11 | 2 days, 17 hours |
| Rosh Hashana | Saturday, September 12 | 3 days, 17 hours |
| International Programmers' Day | Sunday, September 13 | 4 days, 17 hours |
| International Day of Democracy | Tuesday, September 15 | 6 days, 17 hours |
| International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer | Wednesday, September 16 | 1 week |
| Constitution Day and Citizenship Day | Thursday, September 17 | 1 week, 1 day |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?
United States currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Nigeria including and Abuja.
2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for United States?
Nigerian 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 Nigeria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in Nigeria?
The U.S. representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- International Literacy Day (US) Tue, Sep 08, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Nigeria
Washington D.C., United States time is 7:00 hours behind Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
00:06AMTuesday, September 08, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
17:06PMMonday, September 07, 2026