The United States Embassy and all US consulates in India will remain closed from Wednesday, december 24 to Friday, december 26, 2025, in observance of the Christmas holiday period. This closure follows a Presidential Executive Order directing the shutdown of executive departments and federal agencies in the united states on these dates.
As a result, routine consular services will be suspended across all diplomatic missions in India—including New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. services affected during this period include visa interviews, passport processing, document verifications, and other non‑emergency operations.
Officials have advised applicants with scheduled appointments during these dates to plan ahead and monitor official communications for any rescheduling details. Emergency assistance for U.S. citizens will be available, but normal operations are expected to resume after the holiday break.
This announcement arrives amid already stretched visa processing timelines, particularly for categories like H‑1B and other non‑immigrant visas, and applicants are being encouraged to adjust their travel and visa plans accordingly.
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