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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Sri Lanka
1 Diplomatic Missions
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Japan Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka
No. 20, Srimath R.G. Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo7.
Phone: +94-11-2693831/3
Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 49 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shōwa Day | Wednesday, April 29 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Sunday, May 03 | 1 month |
| Greenery Day | Monday, May 04 | 1 month |
| Children's Day | Tuesday, May 05 | 1 month |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Wednesday, May 06 | 1 month |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Star Festival | Tuesday, July 07 | 3 months |
| Sea Day | Monday, July 20 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Hiroshima Memorial Day | Thursday, August 06 | 4 months |
| Nagasaki Memorial Day | Sunday, August 09 | 4 months, 1 week |
| Mountain Day | Tuesday, August 11 | 4 months, 1 week |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Monday, September 21 | 5 months, 2 weeks |
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:
- Shōwa Day (JP) Wed, Apr 29, 2026 (3 weeks, 6 days)
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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
05:11AMWednesday, April 01, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
08:41AMWednesday, April 01, 2026