The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos have announced their remaining public holiday schedule for 2026, with both missions set to close on eight occasions between August and December.

According to the schedule published on the US Embassy and Consulate’s website, routine consular and public services will be unavailable on the designated dates in observance of Nigerian and American public holidays.

The first closure will be on Tuesday, August 25, to mark Eid-El-Maulud, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad, which is recognised as a public holiday in Nigeria.

The missions will also suspend operations on Monday, September 7, for Labour Day in the United States, and on Thursday, October 1, to observe Nigeria’s Independence Day.

Another closure is scheduled for Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day in the United States.

In November, the embassy and consulate will close on Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day, and on Thursday, November 26, for Thanksgiving Day.

The diplomatic missions will also be closed on Friday, December 25, for Christmas Day, which is observed in both Nigeria and the United States, and on Saturday, December 26, for Boxing Day, a public holiday in Nigeria.

The embassy advised visa applicants and individuals seeking passport, notarial and other consular services to plan their appointments around the holiday schedule, noting that routine public services would not be available on the affected dates.

It, however, stated that emergency assistance for United States citizens would remain available throughout the holiday periods.

Remaining 2026 holiday closures:

Date Day Holiday Observed by

August 25, 2026 Tuesday Eid-El-Maulud Nigeria

September 7, 2026 Monday Labour Day United States

October 1, 2026 Thursday Nigeria Independence Day Nigeria

October 12, 2026 Monday Columbus Day United States

November 11, 2026 Wednesday Veterans Day United States

November 26, 2026 Thursday Thanksgiving Day United States

December 25, 2026 Friday Christmas Day Nigeria and United States

December 26, 2026 Saturday Boxing Day Nigeria