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Iwai, Ibaraki, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Iwai, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
00:23:58 JST
State: Ibaraki
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 42,497
District: Bandō Shi

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Iwai, Ibaraki


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

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Iwai, Ibaraki

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

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

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 Iwai

In Iwai, 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 Iwai, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

With a population of 42,497 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Iwai follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Iwai Public Holidays

Are banks in Iwai closed on public holidays?

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


What public holidays are observed in Iwai?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Iwai's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Iwai Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Iwai Quick Facts
State / Province: Ibaraki
Population: 42,497
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 36.0500°, 139.9000°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side