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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 (Open in 59 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Mothering Sunday | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Id el Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Id el Fitr additional holiday | Saturday, March 21 | 2 months |
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:
- National Foundation Day (JP) Wed, Feb 11, 2026 (3 weeks)
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Time in Japan vs Nigeria
Tokyo, Japan time is 8:00 hours ahead of Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
08:01AMTuesday, January 20, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
16:01PMTuesday, January 20, 2026