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U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria to Close September 1 for Labor Day

Nigerians remain one of the largest groups of African applicants for U.S. visas, with thousands applying yearly for study, work, and tourism.

by NewsOnline Nigeria
August 31, 2025
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U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria will close September 1 for Labor Day.

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the United States Mission in Nigeria has announced that both the Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of the U.S. Labor Day holiday.

In a statement posted Sunday on its official X handle, the Mission said all routine consular services including visa processing, passport renewals, and notarial services will be suspended for the day and resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

“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. Labor Day,” the statement read.

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While routine services will be unavailable, the Mission emphasized that emergency contact lines will remain open for U.S. citizens in Nigeria who may require urgent assistance. Nigerians seeking consular services are advised to plan ahead to avoid disruptions.

What is U.S. Labor Day?


Labor Day is observed annually in the United States on the first Monday of September. Established in 1882 by labor activist Matthew Maguire, the holiday celebrates the contributions of American workers and is widely recognized as the symbolic end of summer. It is marked by parades, family gatherings, and the closure of government offices across the U.S.

What it means for Nigeria


The closure is a routine observance of U.S. federal holidays and has no impact on broader diplomatic or bilateral relations between the two nations. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria continues to play a key role in diplomatic engagement, trade, education exchanges, and security cooperation.

Nigerians remain one of the largest groups of African applicants for U.S. visas, with thousands applying yearly for study, work, and tourism. The temporary suspension of consular services highlights the importance of early planning for applicants with time-sensitive travel needs.

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