U.S. Embassy, Consulate in Nigeria to Shut Doors September 1 for Labour Day

The United States diplomatic missions in Nigeria have announced that they will temporarily shut their doors on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of the U.S. Labour Day holiday.

Both the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos confirmed that the closure will affect all routine consular services, including visa interviews, passport applications, and notarial services.

Officials explained that the decision aligns with the annual tradition of recognizing Labour Day, which is observed every first Monday in September across the United States.

The holiday, dating back to 1882, celebrates the contributions and achievements of American workers and has since become a federal holiday recognised nationwide from 1894.

During the one-day closure in Nigeria, only emergency services for U.S. citizens will remain available through designated hotlines.

The diplomatic missions further assured that normal operations would resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, when all scheduled appointments and services will continue as planned.

The missions also advised applicants and U.S. citizens in Nigeria to plan accordingly and avoid scheduling any consular-related appointments on the closure date. This reminder comes as part of routine practice, as U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide observe American public holidays alongside their local host-country obligations.

By Tuesday, operations are expected to run seamlessly again, ensuring that applicants and citizens requiring services experience minimal disruption.