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Current Date And Time In Soma, Japan

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
23:28:31 JST
State: Fukushima
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 34,865
District: Sōma Shi

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Soma, Fukushima


Planning commercial schedules or travel in Soma, Fukushima, Japan? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across Soma.

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Soma, 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 Soma 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 Soma

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 Soma 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 Soma

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 Soma

In Soma, 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 Soma doesn't simply get skipped — Japan's gazette process typically moves the observed day off to the following Monday.

With a population of 34,865 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Soma follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Soma Public Holidays

Are banks in Soma closed on public holidays?

Yes. Soma'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 Soma?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Soma's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Soma Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Soma Quick Facts
State / Province: Fukushima
Population: 34,865
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 37.7928°, 140.9294°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side