As part of the observance of its Memorial Day, the United States has announced the temporary closure of its Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos on Monday, May 26, 2025.
The closure will affect all routine consular services at both the embassy and the consulate for the day.
The United States holds its Memorial Day which is a federal holiday on the last Monday in May every year.
Accordingly, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria has announced the closure of its embassy in Abuja and consulate office in Lagos via its official X (formerly Twitter) account.
It explained that the day was set aside to honour American military personnel who died while serving their country.
Memorial Day is a solemn occasion in the United States, marked by ceremonies, flag displays, and tributes to fallen servicemen and women.
However, operations are expected to resume on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Accordingly, the U.S. Mission advised individuals with urgent consular needs to consult its website for emergency contact information.
