Hokkaido Public Holidays 2026 – State Holiday Calendar & Non-Working Days

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

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

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

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

🗓️ Public Holidays in Hokkaido, Japan

Planning business schedules or travel in Hokkaido, Japan? Here is the complete public holiday reference for Hokkaido, detailing official statutory observances and bank non-working days.

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across Hokkaido observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In Hokkaido, 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 — Hokkaido, 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 Hokkaido and the rest of Japan, not a separate Hokkaido-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 Hokkaido

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 Hokkaido. 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 Hokkaido

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 Hokkaido

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Hokkaido Public Holidays

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

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

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Hokkaido?

Hokkaido observes 4 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Japan nationally, since Hokkaido 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 Hokkaido?

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 Hokkaido.

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

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

Does Sapporo, Hokkaido's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

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

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

Hokkaido'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.