The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be temporarily closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents’ Day, a U.S. federal holiday. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The missions announced this closure stating, “The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents’ Day. We will resume normal operations on Tuesday, 18 February 2025.”
Presidents’ Day Observance
Presidents’ Day, celebrated annually on the third Monday of February, is a U.S. federal holiday honoring all past and present U.S. Presidents.
Impact on Consular Services
While essential services will remain available via emergency contact channels, routine consular services, including visa processing, will be unavailable on Monday, February 17, 2025. Nigerians requiring U.S. visas or other consular assistance are urged to schedule their appointments accordingly.
Conclusion
The temporary closure of the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos on Presidents’ Day is a standard observance of the U.S. federal holiday. Applicants for U.S. visas and those seeking other consular services are advised to plan their visits to avoid any inconvenience during this period of closure. Normal operations will resume promptly on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
