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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Sri Lanka
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Japan Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka
No. 20, Srimath R.G. Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo7.
Phone: +94-11-2693831/3
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Sri Lankan and Japanese holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| December Solstice | Monday, December 22 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Christmas | Thursday, December 25 | 1 week, 4 days |
| December 31 Bank Holiday | Wednesday, December 31 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| January 2 Bank Holiday | Friday, January 02 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| January 3 Bank Holiday | Saturday, January 03 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Coming of Age Day | Monday, January 12 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| National Foundation Day | Wednesday, February 11 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 2 months |
| Emperor's Birthday | Monday, February 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 3 months |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Sri Lanka?
Japan currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Sri Lanka including and Colombo.
2 - Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Japan?
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lanka for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Japanese embassies in Sri Lanka?
The Japanese representative offices in Sri Lanka will be closed in observance of the following Sri Lankan and Japanese holidays in 2025/2024:
- December Solstice (JP) Mon, Dec 22, 2025 (1 week, 1 day)
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Time in Japan vs Sri Lanka
Tokyo, Japan time is 3:30 hours ahead of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
13:33PMSaturday, December 13, 2025
Tokyo, Japan
17:03PMSaturday, December 13, 2025