US Embassy India Update: Why was the US Embassy in India suddenly closed for three days? Will visa interviews, passport and consular services come to a complete halt? What is the reason behind the President’s executive order and when will the services resume?
US Embassy India Closed: If you were waiting for a US visa, passport appointment, or any important consular service, then this news is very important for you. The Embassy of the United States of America and all consulates in India have been closed for three days. The US Embassy in Delhi has made it clear that regular consular services will not be available from December 24 to December 26. This decision has been taken under the executive order of the US President.
Till what dates will American consular services remain closed?
According to information given by the US Embassy on
- 24 December 2025 (Wednesday)
- 25 December 2025 (Christmas Day)
- 26 December 2025 (Friday)
During these three days:
- visa interview
- passport related services
- OCI, citizenship and other consular work
- Will remain completely closed.
What is the real reason for the closure of the embassy?
In fact, on December 18, US President Donald Trump had signed an executive order. According to this order, all executive departments and agencies of the US federal government will remain completely closed on December 24 and 26 and employees will be given leave. Because the US Embassy also comes under the federal government, all US embassies and consulates in India were also closed.
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Is this the first time or has this happened before?
This is not a new thing.
Donald Trump in his last term also:
In the U.S., federal employees are furloughed around Christmas. Apart from this, former President Joe Biden had also taken a similar decision in 2024.
When will consular services resume?
According to the information given by the Embassy, all regular consular services will resume from 27 December 2025 (Saturday). People who had appointments on these dates will either be rescheduled or updated through the relevant email/portal.
Will emergency services also remain closed?
Although routine services are closed, limited emergency assistance may be available in serious emergencies (such as medical or near-death cases). For this, it is advised to check the official website or helpline of the embassy.
What was Trump’s first Christmas Eve like?
An interesting fact is that Trump’s first Christmas Eve after becoming President in 2017 was quite busy. That day he tweeted at opponents, addressed American soldiers. Played golf and spent time with family. He also thanked the US troops deployed in Qatar, Kuwait and Guantanamo Bay, who were serving the country even during the holidays.
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What should common people keep in mind?
- If you had a visa or passport appointment, don’t panic.
- Keep an eye on the embassy website and emails.
- Don’t trust any rumour.
- This three-day closure is temporary, and services will resume after the scheduled date.