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Niihama, Ehime, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Niihama, Japan

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
23:00:25 JST
State: Ehime
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 123,059
District: Niihama Shi

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Niihama, Ehime


Checking bank closures, municipal non-working days, and upcoming public holiday dates in Niihama, Ehime? Here is the complete city holiday reference for Niihama.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Niihama observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national and regional labor frameworks. 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 Niihama.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Niihama, Ehime

This is Japan's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Japan's country-level and Ehime holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Niihama 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 Niihama

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

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 Niihama

Niihama'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.

If a fixed statutory holiday lands on a weekend in Niihama, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

With a population of 123,059 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Niihama follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Niihama Public Holidays

Are banks in Niihama closed on public holidays?

Yes — commercial bank branches, central bank operations, and financial offices in Niihama close on official statutory public holidays.


What public holidays are observed in Niihama?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Niihama's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Niihama Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Niihama Quick Facts
State / Province: Ehime
Population: 123,059
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 33.9605°, 133.3052°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side