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Buzen, Fukuoka, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Buzen, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
03:26:39 JST
State: Fukuoka
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 26,886
District: Buzen-shi

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Buzen, Fukuoka


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

Corporate teams, logistics hubs, and financial offices in Buzen align operating hours with statutory government gazette notifications. 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 Buzen.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Buzen, Fukuoka

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

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

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 Buzen

Businesses in Buzen 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 Buzen doesn't simply get skipped — Japan's gazette process typically moves the observed day off to the following Monday.

With a population of 26,886 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Buzen follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Buzen Public Holidays

Are banks in Buzen closed on public holidays?

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


What public holidays are observed in Buzen?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Buzen's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Buzen Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Buzen Quick Facts
State / Province: Fukuoka
Population: 26,886
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 33.6115°, 131.1300°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side