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Noshiro, Akita, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Noshiro, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
02:04:17 JST
State: Akita
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 52,283
District: Noshiro Shi

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Noshiro, Akita


Find official public holiday dates and bank operating schedules for Noshiro. Stay informed on statutory non-working days for businesses, logistics, and offices in Noshiro.

Businesses, retail banks, and public services throughout Noshiro follow official statutory holiday schedules for non-working day closures. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) on February 11) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Noshiro.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Noshiro, Akita

This is Japan's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Japan's country-level and Akita holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Noshiro as anywhere else in Japan.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Noshiro

These are Japan's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Japan's country and Akita holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Noshiro just as everywhere else in Japan.

Holiday NameFixed DateCategoryClosure StatusOfficial Source
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day)February 11National Public Holiday (Shukujitsu)Full National Closure (Banks & Financial Markets Closed)www.japan.go.jp
Shōwa DayApril 29National Public Holiday (Golden Week)Full National Closure (Financial Markets & Schools)www.japan.go.jp
Kenpō Kinenbi (Constitution Memorial Day)May 3National Public Holiday (Golden Week)Full National Closurewww.japan.go.jp
Kinrō Kansha no Hi (Labor Thanksgiving Day)November 23National Public Holiday (Shukujitsu)Full National Closurewww.japan.go.jp

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Noshiro

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

HolidayDateOpportunity
Kinrō Kansha no Hi (Labor Thanksgiving Day)Mon, Nov 23, 2026Automatic 3-day weekend
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day)Thu, Feb 11, 2027Take the Friday after off for a 4-day weekend
Shōwa DayThu, Apr 29, 2027Take the Friday after off for a 4-day weekend
Kenpō Kinenbi (Constitution Memorial Day)Mon, May 3, 2027Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Noshiro

Businesses in Noshiro generally follow the same statutory closure pattern as the rest of Japan: banks and government offices close fully, while retail and hospitality tend to trim hours rather than close for the day.

A statutory holiday falling on a Saturday or Sunday in Noshiro doesn't simply get skipped — Japan's gazette process typically moves the observed day off to the following Monday.

With a population of 52,283 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Noshiro follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Noshiro Public Holidays

Are banks in Noshiro closed on public holidays?

Yes. Noshiro's bank branches follow Japan's national statutory calendar, so they close on every officially mandated holiday just as banks do everywhere else in the country.


What public holidays are observed in Noshiro?

Public holidays observed in Noshiro include 4 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Japan, since Noshiro doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.


How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Noshiro?

The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to Noshiro so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.


Do public holidays in Noshiro differ from other cities in Japan?

No — public holidays in Japan are set nationally, not city by city, so Noshiro observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Japan. This page is a convenient Noshiro-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.


What time zone does Noshiro use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Noshiro runs on the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Since Japan's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Noshiro — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.


Where do Noshiro's public holiday dates come from?

Noshiro follows Japan's national statutory holidays, published via www.japan.go.jp — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Noshiro Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Noshiro Quick Facts
State / Province: Akita
Population: 52,283
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 40.2084°, 140.0274°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side