US Embassy and Lagos Consulate to Close for Labour Day Holiday

August 31, 2025

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be shut on Monday, 1 September 2025, in observance of the U.S. Labour Day holiday.

The U.S. Mission announced this via X on Sunday morning: “The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of the U.S. Labour Day.”

Labor Day is a long-standing American tradition, dating back to 1882 when Matthew Maguire first proposed the holiday to honour the contributions of American workers. The U.S. Mission noted the observance is a tribute to those efforts.

While routine consular services will be unavailable, essential services remain accessible through emergency contact channels. Nigerians seeking visas or other services are urged to plan ahead.

Do you have any engagement scheduled at the US embassy on Monday? Do you think foreign missions should offer alternative arrangements during such closures? Let us know in the comments.

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