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Asahimachi, Hokkaido, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Asahimachi, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
03:40:29 JST
State: Hokkaido
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 3,293
District: Kamikawa-gun (Teshio no kuni)

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Asahimachi, Hokkaido


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

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Asahimachi, Hokkaido

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

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

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 Asahimachi

Businesses in Asahimachi 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.

A statutory holiday falling on a Saturday or Sunday in Asahimachi doesn't simply get skipped — Japan's gazette process typically moves the observed day off to the following Monday.

With a population of 3,293 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Asahimachi follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Asahimachi Public Holidays

Are banks in Asahimachi closed on public holidays?

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


What public holidays are observed in Asahimachi?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Asahimachi's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Asahimachi Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Asahimachi Quick Facts
State / Province: Hokkaido
Population: 3,293
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 44.1005°, 142.3570°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side