Gunma Public Holidays 2026 – Official Regional Holiday Dates & Calendar

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Gunma?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Gunma mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Gunma?

Gunma observes 4 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Japan nationally, since Gunma doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Gunma, Japan

Checking official public holidays and bank closures for Gunma, Japan? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for Gunma.

Public administration, schools, and financial institutions in Gunma observe these official holiday dates to mark statutory national and regional occasions. In Gunma, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) on February 11) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Gunma, Japan

This is Japan's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Japan's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Gunma and the rest of Japan, not a separate Gunma-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Gunma

These are Japan's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Japan's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Japan, including Gunma. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day)	February 11	National Public Holiday (Shukujitsu)	Full National Closure (Banks & Financial Markets Closed)	www.japan.go.jp
Shōwa Day	April 29	National Public Holiday (Golden Week)	Full National Closure (Financial Markets & Schools)	www.japan.go.jp
Kenpō Kinenbi (Constitution Memorial Day)	May 3	National Public Holiday (Golden Week)	Full National Closure	www.japan.go.jp
Kinrō Kansha no Hi (Labor Thanksgiving Day)	November 23	National Public Holiday (Shukujitsu)	Full National Closure	www.japan.go.jp

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Gunma

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Kinrō Kansha no Hi (Labor Thanksgiving Day)	Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Automatic 3-day weekend
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day)	Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Take the Friday after off for a 4-day weekend
Shōwa Day	Thu, Apr 29, 2027	Take the Friday after off for a 4-day weekend
Kenpō Kinenbi (Constitution Memorial Day)	Mon, May 3, 2027	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Gunma

Public holiday schedules in Gunma combine statutory nationwide non-working days with regional observances. Commercial banks, government offices, and educational institutions in Gunma observe mandatory statutory closures on national days.

When a fixed statutory public holiday falls on a weekend in Gunma, government gazette decrees often designate the adjacent Monday as an official substitute non-working day.

As Gunma's capital, Maebashi observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Gunma.

Frequently Asked Questions — Gunma Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Gunma?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Gunma mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Gunma?

Gunma observes 4 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Japan nationally, since Gunma doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Gunma?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across Gunma.

Do public holidays in Gunma differ from the rest of Japan?

No — public holidays in Japan are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Gunma observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Gunma-specific reference, not because Gunma has its own separate holiday list.

Does Maebashi, Gunma's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Maebashi observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Gunma and Japan. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Gunma's public holiday dates?

Gunma's public holidays are mandated by Japan's national statutory framework, published via www.japan.go.jp — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.