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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Japan Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
14 Lyulyakova Gradina Str., 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
Phone: +359 2 971 2708
Working hours: Open now (Close in 8 hours 29 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Bulgarian and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime | Sunday, February 01 | 1 week, 4 days |
| National Foundation Day | Wednesday, February 11 | 3 weeks |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Emperor's Birthday | Monday, February 23 | 1 month |
| Baba Marta | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 10 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Bulgaria?
Japan currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Bulgaria including and Sofia.
2 - Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Citizens of Bulgaria (holders of regular passports) can travel to Japan for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Japanese visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Japanese embassies in Bulgaria?
The Japanese representative offices in Bulgaria will be closed in observance of the following Bulgarian and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime (BG) Sun, Feb 01, 2026 (1 week, 4 days)
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Time in Japan vs Bulgaria
Tokyo, Japan time is 7:00 hours ahead of Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
09:01AMTuesday, January 20, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
16:01PMTuesday, January 20, 2026