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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Mauritania
1 Diplomatic Missions
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Japan Embassy in Nouakchott, Mauritania
Lots 861, 862, And 520 Ilot E Nord, Tevragh-Zeina Bp7810 Nouakchott, Mauritania
Phone: +222 4525.0977
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Mauritanian and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 4 days, 3 hours |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Star Festival | Tuesday, July 07 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Sea Day | Monday, July 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Hiroshima Memorial Day | Thursday, August 06 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Nagasaki Memorial Day | Sunday, August 09 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Mountain Day | Tuesday, August 11 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Monday, September 21 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Bridge Public holiday | Tuesday, September 22 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Autumn Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 months, 1 week |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Mauritania?
Japan currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Mauritania including and Nouakchott.
2 - Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Mauritanian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Japan. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Japan in Mauritania for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Japanese embassies in Mauritania?
The Japanese representative offices in Mauritania will be closed in observance of the following Mauritanian and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Muharram/Islamic New Year (MR) Wed, Jun 17, 2026 (4 days, 10 hours)
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Time in Japan vs Mauritania
Tokyo, Japan time is 9:00 hours ahead of Nouakchott, Mauritania
Nouakchott, Mauritania
13:16PMFriday, June 12, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
22:16PMFriday, June 12, 2026