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Itakura, Gunma, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Itakura, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
02:46:48 JST
State: Gunma
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 14,083
District: Ōra-gun

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Itakura, Gunma


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

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Itakura, Gunma

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

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

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 Itakura

Businesses in Itakura generally follow the same statutory closure pattern as the rest of Japan: banks and government offices close fully, while retail and hospitality tend to trim hours rather than close for the day.

When a holiday lands on a weekend, Itakura's banks and offices follow whatever substitute-day rule Japan declares nationally — check the live calendar above for that year's actual observed date.

With a population of 14,083 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Itakura follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Itakura Public Holidays

Are banks in Itakura closed on public holidays?

Yes — commercial bank branches, central bank operations, and financial offices in Itakura close on official statutory public holidays.


What public holidays are observed in Itakura?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Itakura's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Itakura Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Itakura Quick Facts
State / Province: Gunma
Population: 14,083
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 36.2230°, 139.6103°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side