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Shibecha, Hokkaido, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Shibecha, Japan

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
22:55:29 JST
State: Hokkaido
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 7,230
District: Kawakami-gun

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Shibecha, Hokkaido


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

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Shibecha, 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 Shibecha 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 Shibecha

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 Shibecha 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 Shibecha

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 Shibecha

In Shibecha, statutory public holidays signify mandatory closures for commercial bank branches, municipal administration offices, and public schools. Retail businesses and hospitality venues may operate on modified holiday hours.

If a fixed statutory holiday lands on a weekend in Shibecha, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

With a population of 7,230 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Shibecha follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Shibecha Public Holidays

Are banks in Shibecha closed on public holidays?

Yes. Shibecha'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 Shibecha?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Shibecha's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Shibecha Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Shibecha Quick Facts
State / Province: Hokkaido
Population: 7,230
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 43.2784°, 144.5631°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side