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Current Date And Time In Motosu, Japan

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
23:45:29 JST
State: Gifu
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 32,928
District: Motosu Shi

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Motosu, Gifu


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

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Motosu, Gifu

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

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

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 Motosu

Motosu'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 Motosu, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

With a population of 32,928 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Motosu follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Motosu Public Holidays

Are banks in Motosu closed on public holidays?

Yes. Motosu'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 Motosu?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Motosu's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Motosu Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Motosu Quick Facts
State / Province: Gifu
Population: 32,928
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 35.4838°, 136.6744°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side