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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Japan Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria
No.9 Bobo Street (Off Gana Street), Maitama, Abuja Nigeria
Phone: +234 (0)90-6000-9019 or (0)90-6000-9099
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 55 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Nigerian and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Day | Tuesday, August 11 | 0 minutes |
| Id el Maulud | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 weeks |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Monday, September 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Bridge Public holiday | Tuesday, September 22 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Autumn Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| National Day | Thursday, October 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Sports Day | Monday, October 12 | 2 months |
| Culture Day | Tuesday, November 03 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| 7-5-3 Day | Sunday, November 15 | 3 months |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Monday, November 23 | 3 months, 1 week |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?
Japan currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Nigeria including and Abuja.
2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Nigerian 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 Nigeria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Japanese embassies in Nigeria?
The Japanese representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Mountain Day (JP) Tue, Aug 11, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Japan vs Nigeria
Tokyo, Japan time is 8:00 hours ahead of Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
14:05PMTuesday, August 11, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
22:05PMTuesday, August 11, 2026