The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos announced they will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of U.S. Independence Day.

This annual closure marks the celebration of the United States’ declaration of independence from British rule in 1776.

July the 4th is a significant national holiday characterized by patriotic events and public festivities across the U.S.

The announcement was made public through the U.S. Mission in Nigeria’s official social media channels, specifically their X (formerly Twitter) handle.

The closure will temporarily halt all routine consular services, including visa interviews, passport renewals, and notarial services, affecting individuals with pending appointments during this peak travel and study period.

Regular consular operations are scheduled to resume on Monday, July 7, 2025.

During the closure, U.S. citizens in Nigeria requiring emergency assistance are advised to contact the embassy’s emergency lines.

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This temporary shutdown is consistent with previous U.S. federal holiday observances, such as Presidents’ Day and Memorial Day, when the embassy and consulate also suspend routine operations.

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria plays a vital role in fostering diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between the two countries, and these closures are standard protocol aligned with U.S. national holidays.

The closure of the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos on July 4, 2025, is a routine observance of U.S. Independence Day, temporarily suspending consular services with normal operations resuming shortly afterward.