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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 0 minutes |
| September Equinox | Tuesday, September 22 | 0 minutes |
| International Celebrate Bisexuality Day | Wednesday, September 23 | 22 hours, 5 minutes |
| World Maritime Day | Thursday, September 24 | 1 day, 22 hours |
| Native American Day | Friday, September 25 | 2 days, 22 hours |
| International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons | Saturday, September 26 | 3 days, 22 hours |
| Gold Star Mother's Day | Sunday, September 27 | 4 days, 22 hours |
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:
- Yom Kippur (US & US) Mon, Sep 21, 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