Independence Anniversary: US Mission announces closure of Abuja, Lagos offices - Daily Post Nigeria

The US Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos announced they will be closed on October 1, 2026, in observance of Nigeria's Independence Day holiday. The announcement was made on their official X account, stating they will not be open for business on that day. This closure aligns with the Nigerian government’s public holiday declaration for the 66th Independence Anniversary.