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Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Minamisatsuma, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
00:32:33 JST
State: Kagoshima
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 32,887
District: Minamisatsuma Shi

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima


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

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima

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

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

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 Minamisatsuma

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

With a population of 32,887 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Minamisatsuma follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Minamisatsuma Public Holidays

Are banks in Minamisatsuma closed on public holidays?

Yes. Minamisatsuma'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 Minamisatsuma?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Minamisatsuma's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Minamisatsuma Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Minamisatsuma Quick Facts
State / Province: Kagoshima
Population: 32,887
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 31.3900°, 130.2834°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side