This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka. The information contained in this site is provided for reference purposes only.
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 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Sri Lankan and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Day | Monday, October 12 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Culture Day | Tuesday, November 03 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| 7-5-3 Day | Sunday, November 15 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Monday, November 23 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Christmas | Friday, December 25 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| December 31 Bank Holiday | Thursday, December 31 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 01 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| January 2 Bank Holiday | Saturday, January 02 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| January 3 Bank Holiday | Sunday, January 03 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Coming of Age Day | Monday, January 11 | 3 months, 1 week |
| National Foundation Day | Thursday, February 11 | 4 months, 1 week |
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 2026/2024:
- Sports Day (JP) Mon, Oct 12, 2026 (1 week, 1 day)
Comments (0)
Be the first to comment on this page
Visa Information
Time in Japan vs Sri Lanka
Tokyo, Japan time is 3:30 hours ahead of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
07:59AMSaturday, October 03, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
11:29AMSaturday, October 03, 2026