U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria Closed for New Years Day Celebration

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on January 1, 2025, to observe New Year's Day.

US Embassies in Abuja and Lagos Close for New Year's Day The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, as they observe New Year's Day. The move is part of standard holiday procedures, where diplomatic missions typically close to allow staff to spend time with their families during this special occasion. The closure will affect normal operations at both locations, including business hours and public services.