According to the official holiday schedule, the diplomatic missions will suspend public services on eight remaining holiday dates between August and December. The US Embassy in Abuja will observe several public holidays before the end of 2026. The next closure will be on Tuesday, August 25, for Eid-El-Maulud, marking the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, which is observed as a public holiday in Nigeria. The final holiday closure of the year will be Boxing Day, observed on Saturday, December 26, as a Nigerian public holiday. Emergency assistance for U.S. citizens remains available through the embassy and consulate during holiday periods.