The United States Embassy in Accra will be closed today, Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a U.S. federal holiday.
In a notice shared on its official social media platforms, the Embassy announced that it would suspend operations for the day.
“The U.S. Embassy in Accra will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day – a U.S. federal holiday.”
The post further assured the public that normal services would resume the following day,.
“We will reopen on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.”
The closure affects routine consular services, including visa processing and public inquiries. Emergency services for U.S. citizens may still be available through designated channels.
About Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed annually in the United States on the third Monday of January to honour the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent leader of the American civil rights movement. Dr. King is best remembered for his advocacy for nonviolent resistance to racial segregation and discrimination, and for his landmark “I Have a Dream” speech delivered in 1963. The federal holiday recognises his enduring contributions to equality, justice, and human rights.
