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Current Date And Time In Shimoda, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
00:26:24 JST
State: Kochi
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 32,694
District: Shimanto Shi

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Shimoda, Kochi


Planning commercial schedules or travel in Shimoda, Kochi, Japan? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across Shimoda.

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Shimoda, Kochi

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

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

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 Shimoda

In Shimoda, 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.

When a holiday lands on a weekend, Shimoda'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 32,694 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Shimoda follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Shimoda Public Holidays

Are banks in Shimoda closed on public holidays?

Yes. Shimoda'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 Shimoda?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Shimoda's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Shimoda Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Shimoda Quick Facts
State / Province: Kochi
Population: 32,694
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 32.9458°, 132.9864°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side