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Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Kurume, Japan

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
23:26:31 JST
State: Fukuoka
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 303,579
District: Kurume Shi

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Kurume, Fukuoka


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

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Kurume 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 Kurume.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Kurume, 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 Kurume 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 Kurume

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 Kurume 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 Kurume

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 Kurume

Kurume'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.

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

With a population of 303,579 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Kurume follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Kurume Public Holidays

Are banks in Kurume closed on public holidays?

Yes. Kurume'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 Kurume?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Kurume's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Kurume Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Kurume Quick Facts
State / Province: Fukuoka
Population: 303,579
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 33.3167°, 130.5167°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side