United States Embassy and Consulates in Sierra Leone
United States Embassy in Freetown, Sierra Leone
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Sierra Leonean and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| International Youth Day | Wednesday, August 12 | 0 minutes |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 days, 8 hours |
| Bennington Battle Day | Sunday, August 16 | 3 days, 8 hours |
| Bennington Battle Day | Monday, August 17 | 4 days, 8 hours |
| National Aviation Day | Wednesday, August 19 | 6 days, 8 hours |
| Hawaii Statehood Day | Friday, August 21 | 1 week, 1 day |
| International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition | Sunday, August 23 | 1 week, 3 days |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 week, 6 days |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in Sierra Leone?
United States currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Sierra Leone including and Freetown.
2 - Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for United States?
Sierra Leonean 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 Sierra Leone for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in Sierra Leone?
The U.S. representative offices in Sierra Leone will be closed in observance of the following Sierra Leonean and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- International Youth Day (US) Wed, Aug 12, 2026 (0 minutes)
Comments (0)
Visa Information
Time in United States vs Sierra Leone
Washington D.C., United States time is 6:00 hours behind Freetown, Sierra Leone