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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 0 minutes |
| Pioneer Day | Friday, July 24 | 11 hours, 30 minutes |
| Parents' Day | Sunday, July 26 | 2 days, 11 hours |
| National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day | Monday, July 27 | 3 days, 11 hours |
| World Hepatitis Day | Tuesday, July 28 | 4 days, 11 hours |
| World Day against Trafficking in Persons | Thursday, July 30 | 6 days, 11 hours |
| Colorado Day | Saturday, August 01 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Coast Guard Birthday | Tuesday, August 04 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Purple Heart Day | Friday, August 07 | 2 weeks |
| International Day of the World's Indigenous People | Sunday, August 09 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Victory Day | Monday, August 10 | 2 weeks, 3 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:
- Tisha B'Av (US) Thu, Jul 23, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Sierra Leone
Washington D.C., United States time is 6:00 hours behind Freetown, Sierra Leone