About British High Commission Abuja
British High Commission
Plot 1137, Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District
Abuja
FCT
Nigeria
Public access to embassies, high commissions and consulates is by appointment only
+234 (0)20 12770780 / 0781 / 0782
To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/nigeria/british-high-commission-abuja
Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year’s Day |
| Friday 20 March | Eid-Al-Fitr* |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day Nigeria |
| Wednesday 27 May | Eid-Al-Kabir* |
| Thursday 28 May | Eid-Al-Kabir* |
| Friday 12 June | Democracy Day |
| Wednesday 26 August | Mawlud* - Birthday of the Prophet Mohammed |
| Monday 31 August | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Thursday 1 October | National Day |
| Thursday 24 December | Additional Holiday |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Monday 28 December | Boxing Day |