About British High Commission Freetown
6 Spur Road Freetown
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Public access to embassies, high commissions and consulates is by appointment only
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To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/sierra-leone/british-high-commission-freetown
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday 8 am to 4:30 pm
Friday 8 am to 1 pm ##Holidays 2024
The British High Commission in Freetown will observe the following holidays in 2024:
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Monday 1 January | New Year’s Day |
| Friday 8 March | International Women’s Day |
| Friday 29 March | Good Friday |
| Monday 1 April | Easter Monday |
| Wednesday 10 April* | Eid Ul Fitr (End of Ramadan fasting) |
| Monday 29 April | Sierra Leone Independence Day (in lieu of actual Independence Day on 27 April which falls on a weekend) |
| Monday 6 May | Early May Bank Holiday |
| Monday 27 May | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Monday 17 June* | Eid Ul Adha (Muslim Festival of Sacrifice) |
| Monday 16 September* | Moulid Ul Nabi (Birthday of the Holy Prophet) |
| Thursday 14 November* | Official Birthday of HM King Charles |
| Wednesday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Thursday 26 December | Boxing Day |
| Friday 27 December | Privilege Holiday |
*Moveable Dates