The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos have announced a temporary closure on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents’ Day. This information was shared via a post on the diplomatic mission’s X handlem“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,” the mission said.
The embassy assured the public that normal operations would resume the following day. The temporary closure is in line with the U.S. government’s observance of Presidents’ Day, which is celebrated annually on the third Monday of February. Presidents’ Day honors the birthdays of U.S. Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, as well as other past and present leaders of the nation. Although the embassy and consulate will be closed, essential services will remain accessible through emergency contact channels.
Nigerians seeking U.S. visas or consular assistance are advised to plan their visits accordingly, taking into account the holiday closure. Routine consular services, including U.S. visa applications and general inquiries, will resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
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