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 |
|---|---|---|
| World Leprosy Day | Sunday, January 25 | 3 days, 10 hours |
| International Customs Day | Monday, January 26 | 4 days, 10 hours |
| International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust | Tuesday, January 27 | 5 days, 10 hours |
| Kansas Day | Thursday, January 29 | 1 week |
| Super Bowl | Sunday, February 01 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Groundhog Day | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Rosa Parks Day | Wednesday, February 04 | 1 week, 6 days |
| National Wear Red Day | Friday, February 06 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
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:
- World Leprosy Day (US) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (3 days, 17 hours)
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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