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Current Date And Time In Ōtera, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
03:35:16 JST
State: Fukushima
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 3,322
District: Yama-gun

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Ōtera, Fukushima


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

Corporate teams, logistics hubs, and financial offices in Ōtera 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 Ōtera.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Ōtera, Fukushima

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

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

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 Ōtera

In Ōtera, statutory public holidays signify mandatory closures for commercial bank branches, municipal administration offices, and public schools. Retail businesses and hospitality venues may operate on modified holiday hours.

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

With a population of 3,322 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Ōtera follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ōtera Public Holidays

Are banks in Ōtera closed on public holidays?

Yes. Ōtera'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 Ōtera?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Ōtera's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Ōtera Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Ōtera Quick Facts
State / Province: Fukushima
Population: 3,322
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 37.5581°, 139.9880°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side