India, Dec. 24 -- The United States Embassy and Consulates in India will remain closed from Wednesday, December 24, in accordance with the US Presidential Executive Order. During this time, routine consular services will not be available.

The announcement of closure came days after US President Donald Trump issued an executive order declaring Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas as days off for most federal employees.

The US Embassy in India also took to their X handle and posted, "The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India will be closed from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, to Friday, December 26, 2025, in accordance with the Presidential Executive Order providing for the closure of executive departments."

As per the notice, the clos...