About British High Commission Abuja
British High Commission
Plot 1137Diplomatic DriveCentral Business District
Abuja
Nigeria
Telephone
+234 (0)2094623100
Use our contact form for consular enquiries:
www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-abuja
For enquiries that are not about consular issues, email: PPAInformation.abuja@fcdo.gov.uk
Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am-4:00pm.
Friday: 8:00am-1:00pm
Access to the Consular Section is strictly by appointment only. Please call + 234 (0)20 94623100 and select the consular option 24/7 for consular assistance or an appointment.
Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday, 1 January | New Year’s Day |
| Friday, 29 March | Good Friday |
| Monday, 1 April | Easter Monday |
| Thursday, 11 April | Eid-Al-Fitr |
| Wednesday, 1 May | Labour Day Nigeria / UK May Bank Holiday |
| Monday, 27 May | Spring Bank Holiday/ Privilege Holiday for King’s Birthday |
| Wednesday, 12 June | Democracy Day |
| Monday, 17 June | Eid-Al-Adha |
| Tuesday, 18 June | Eid-Al-Adha |
| Monday, 16 September | Mawlid – Birthday of the Prophet Mohammed |
| Tuesday, 1 October | National Day |
| Wednesday, 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Thursday, 26 December | Boxing Day |
| Friday, 27 December | Additional Holiday (Proposed in line with local practice) |