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Yuzawa, Akita, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Yuzawa, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
02:19:53 JST
State: Akita
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 44,346
District: Yuzawa Shi

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Yuzawa, Akita


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

Businesses, retail banks, and public services throughout Yuzawa 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 Yuzawa.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Yuzawa, 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 Yuzawa 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 Yuzawa

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 Yuzawa 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 Yuzawa

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 Yuzawa

Yuzawa's bank branches, municipal offices and public schools close on Japan's statutory holidays just as they do everywhere else in the country — shops and restaurants more often stay open with adjusted hours rather than closing outright.

When a holiday lands on a weekend, Yuzawa's banks and offices follow whatever substitute-day rule Japan declares nationally — check the live calendar above for that year's actual observed date.

With a population of 44,346 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Yuzawa follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Yuzawa Public Holidays

Are banks in Yuzawa closed on public holidays?

Yes. Yuzawa'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 Yuzawa?

Public holidays observed in Yuzawa include 4 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Japan, since Yuzawa 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 Yuzawa?

Use the live holiday calendar above to inspect upcoming holiday dates and weekend overlaps prior to scheduling travel or business transactions in Yuzawa.


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

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


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

Yuzawa 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 Yuzawa — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.


Where do Yuzawa's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Yuzawa Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Yuzawa Quick Facts
State / Province: Akita
Population: 44,346
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 39.1667°, 140.5000°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side