The US Embassy in Nairobi will close its doors on Monday, February 16, 2026, in recognition of Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday observed in the United States.
The embassy announced the temporary closure through its official communication platforms, advising the public to plan accordingly.
In its statement, the embassy said: “The US Embassy will be closed Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day.”
Presidents’ Day is an annual federal holiday in the United States that honours the country’s past presidents. At the federal level, it is officially known as Washington’s Birthday and is celebrated on the third Monday of February each year.
The holiday originally commemorated George Washington, the first president of the United States, who led the Continental Army to victory during the American Revolutionary War and presided over the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
Since 1879, Presidents’ Day has served as a broader occasion to recognize the contributions of all individuals who have held the office of the president of the United States.
The embassy’s notice is a reminder to Kenyans and visitors in Nairobi that routine services at the US mission will be unavailable on February 16, as staff observe the federal holiday.
