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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Mauritania
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Japan Embassy in Nouakchott, Mauritania
Lots 861, 862, And 520 Ilot E Nord, Tevragh-Zeina Bp7810 Nouakchott, Mauritania
Phone: +222 4525.0977
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 28 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Shōwa Day | Wednesday, April 29 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Sunday, May 03 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Greenery Day | Monday, May 04 | 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:
- National Foundation Day (JP) Wed, Feb 11, 2026 (3 weeks)
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Time in Japan vs Mauritania
Tokyo, Japan time is 9:00 hours ahead of Nouakchott, Mauritania
Nouakchott, Mauritania
13:32PMTuesday, January 20, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
22:32PMTuesday, January 20, 2026