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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Uganda
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Japan Embassy in Kampala, Uganda
Plot 8, Kyadondo Road, Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda
Phone: +256-31-2261-564～6
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 59 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Ugandan and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Liberation Day | Monday, January 26 | 5 days, 9 hours |
| National Foundation Day | Wednesday, February 11 | 3 weeks |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Remembrance of Archbishop Janani Luwum | Monday, February 16 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Emperor's Birthday | Monday, February 23 | 1 month |
| Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Uganda?
Japan currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Uganda including and Kampala.
2 - Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Japan?
Ugandan 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 Uganda for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Japanese embassies in Uganda?
The Japanese representative offices in Uganda will be closed in observance of the following Ugandan and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Liberation Day (UG) Mon, Jan 26, 2026 (5 days, 13 hours)
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Time in Japan vs Uganda
Tokyo, Japan time is 6:00 hours ahead of Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
10:01AMTuesday, January 20, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
16:01PMTuesday, January 20, 2026