The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of U.S. Independence Day.
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The announcement was made by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria on Thursday.
The closure marks the annual commemoration of the United States’ declaration of independence from British rule in 1776, a significant national holiday celebrated with patriotic events, fireworks, and public gatherings across the U.S.
The U.S. Mission Nigeria shared the announcement via its official X account, stating: “The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of the U.S. Independence Day.”
The statement did not specify whether visa services, passport processing, or other consular activities would be affected, but such closures typically halt non-emergency operations, with services resuming the following business day, Monday, July 7, 2025.
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria, comprising the Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos, plays a pivotal role in fostering diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between the United States and Nigeria.
The Embassy in Abuja, established following Nigeria’s capital relocation from Lagos in 1991, handles a broad range of diplomatic activities, including high-level engagements with Nigerian government officials, security cooperation, and development initiatives.
The Consulate General in Lagos, meanwhile, is a hub for visa processing, American citizen services, and economic partnerships, reflecting Lagos’ status as Nigeria’s commercial capital.
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