U.S. Embassy Announces Closure of Its Office in Sierra Leone to Observe Presidents’ Day

The U.S. Embassy in Freetown, Sierra Leone has announced that they would be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

The announcement was made via Twitter (X). The Embassy also informed the public that normal operations would resume on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

In the official statement, the U.S. Embassy wrote:

“The U.S. Embassy will be closed for official business today February 17 in honor of President’s Day – U.S. holiday and tomorrow February 18 in honor of Armed Forces Day – Salone holiday. The Embassy will resume official business on Wednesday February 19.”

The notice serves as a reminder to individuals and entities seeking consular services to plan their visits accordingly.

U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone, located in Southridge-Hill Station Freetown provides consular services to U.S. citizens and visa services to Sierra Leonean nationals.

The embassy plays a crucial role in fostering diplomatic relations between the United States and Sierra Leone, offering support and services to both Americans in Sierra Leone and Sierra Leonens seeking to engage with the U.S.

The United States opened its embassy in Freetown, Sierra Leone on April 27, 1961. This was when the American Consulate General in Freetown was upgraded to an embassy. Over the years, the U.S. Embassy has played an important role in promoting economic stability, and supporting democratic institutions in Sierra Leone.