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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 0 minutes |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| World Braille Day | Sunday, January 04 | 2 days, 23 hours |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 4 days, 23 hours |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 5 days, 23 hours |
| Stephen Foster Memorial Day | Tuesday, January 13 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 2 weeks |
| World Religion Day | Sunday, January 18 | 2 weeks, 2 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:
- New Year's Eve (US) Wed, Dec 31, 2025 (0 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Sierra Leone
Washington D.C., United States time is 7:00 hours behind Freetown, Sierra Leone