US to close embassy in Nigeria Monday

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

The US Mission announced this in a statement on its X account 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,” the Mission said.

It noted that the closure was a tribute to the contributions of American workers, a tradition dating back to 1882 when Matthew Maguire first proposed the holiday.

While essential services will remain accessible through emergency contact channels, routine consular services will resume after the holiday.

Nigerians seeking US visas or consular assistance are advised to plan their visits accordingly.

US Labour Day is a federal holiday observed on the first Monday of September every year.