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Bibai, Hokkaido, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Bibai, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
02:01:57 JST
State: Hokkaido
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 29,028
District: Bibai Shi

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Bibai, Hokkaido


Checking bank closures, municipal non-working days, and upcoming public holiday dates in Bibai, Hokkaido? Here is the complete city holiday reference for Bibai.

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Bibai, 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 Bibai 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 Bibai

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 Bibai 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 Bibai

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 Bibai

Businesses in Bibai 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, Bibai'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 29,028 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Bibai follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bibai Public Holidays

Are banks in Bibai closed on public holidays?

Yes. Bibai'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 Bibai?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Bibai's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Bibai Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Bibai Quick Facts
State / Province: Hokkaido
Population: 29,028
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 43.3247°, 141.8586°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side