The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi announced its closure on Monday, February 16, in observance of President's Day, a federal holiday in the United States. This closure will affect routine consular services, requiring individuals with appointments to reschedule.

• The embassy will close for President's Day, a U.S. federal holiday honoring past and present leaders, legally known as Washington's Birthday.
• All U.S. government offices, including embassies worldwide, observe this holiday, impacting services like visa processing and passport renewals.
• Emergency assistance for American citizens will remain available through 24-hour hotlines during the closure, with normal operations resuming on Tuesday, February 17.