US Embassy Abuja and Consulate Lagos Closed June 12 for Nigeria Democracy Day

The US Mission Nigeria announced that the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Friday, June 12, 2026, in observance of the Democracy Day holiday. “The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Friday, June 12, 2026, in observance of the Democracy Day holiday”, the mission stated. This closure affects anyone needing consular services, visa appointments, passport renewals, or other embassy assistance on that day, as the Nigerian government also declared Friday a public holiday.

Operations are expected to resume normal hours on Saturday, June 13. Those requiring services should plan visits before June 12 or after the holiday, check the embassy’s website for rescheduling options, and note that emergency contacts remain available for urgent situations.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/12/democracy-day-us-shuts-embassy-in-lagos-abuja/