THE United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day, a significant federal holiday in the United States.
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria announced through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, noting that the annual holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, is dedicated to honouring American military personnel who lost their lives in service to the nation.
“Memorial Day is a time for reflection and remembrance of the brave men and women who paid the ultimate price while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces,” the Mission stated.
The observance is marked across the United States by solemn ceremonies, flag-raising events, parades, and moments of silence in tribute to the fallen.
While the holiday also signals the unofficial start of summer in the U.S., it remains deeply rooted in honouring the nation’s military history and sacrifice.
As a result of the holiday, all routine consular operations at both the Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate in Lagos will be suspended for the day.
Normal services are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, May 27.
The U.S. Mission advised individuals with urgent consular matters to visit its official website for emergency contact guidance during the closure.
