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Current Date And Time In Sasayama, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
02:03:47 JST
State: Hyogo
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 40,050
District: Tanba-Sasayama-shi

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Sasayama, Hyogo


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

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Sasayama, Hyogo

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

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

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 Sasayama

In Sasayama, 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.

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

With a population of 40,050 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Sasayama follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sasayama Public Holidays

Are banks in Sasayama closed on public holidays?

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


What public holidays are observed in Sasayama?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Sasayama's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Sasayama Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Sasayama Quick Facts
State / Province: Hyogo
Population: 40,050
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 35.0667°, 135.2167°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side