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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: Close now
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Day | Monday, October 12 | 16 hours, 9 minutes |
| Culture Day | Tuesday, November 03 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| 7-5-3 Day | Sunday, November 15 | 1 month |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Monday, November 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas | Friday, December 25 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, December 26 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| December 31 Bank Holiday | Thursday, December 31 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
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:
- Sports Day (JP) Mon, Oct 12, 2026 (22 hours, 10 minutes)
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Time in Japan vs Nigeria
Tokyo, Japan time is 8:00 hours ahead of Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
01:50AMSunday, October 11, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
09:50AMSunday, October 11, 2026