US Embassy, Lagos Consulate Closed Wed-Thu for Eid Holidays
US Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will close Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, 2026 for Eid al-Adha holidays. According to Daily Post, the announcement came via US Mission Nigeria's X account, which also extended Eid Mubarak greetings to Nigerian Muslims.
This affects all visa services, consular services, and embassy operations at both locations. Services will resume Friday, May 29. Nigerian government also declared public holidays the same period for the Islamic celebration.
If you have scheduled appointments at either facility during closure, reschedule immediately or check usmission.gov.ng for alternative arrangements. Emergency services may still be available - contact details should be posted on their official website.