The US Embassy in Nairobi has announced it will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026. This is a routine temporary closure in observance of Presidents’ Day, a US federal holiday that honors American presidents (particularly George Washington and Abraham Lincoln) and is observed by US government offices and diplomatic missions worldwide.
- All routine consular services, including visa processing, passport services, American Citizen Services, and other public-facing operations, will be suspended for the day.
- The embassy is expected to resume normal operations on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
- Emergency assistance for US citizens remains available via dedicated 24-hour hotlines for urgent situations or crises.
This aligns with standard practice for US embassies observing American public holidays (similar to the recent closure on January 19, 2026, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day).Some online headlines or shares might sound alarming (e.g., “announces closure”), but it’s not a permanent shutdown, security-related closure, or anything unusual—just a one-day holiday observance.
If you have an appointment scheduled for that Monday, reschedule it accordingly.For the most official details, check the embassy’s website at ke.usembassy.gov or their social media channels.
