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Yoshino, Kochi, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Yoshino, Japan

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
23:19:13 JST
State: Kochi
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 6,002
District: Takaoka-gun

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Yoshino, Kochi


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

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Yoshino, 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 Yoshino 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 Yoshino

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 Yoshino 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 Yoshino

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 Yoshino

Yoshino's bank branches, municipal offices and public schools close on Japan's statutory holidays just as they do everywhere else in the country — shops and restaurants more often stay open with adjusted hours rather than closing outright.

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

With a population of 6,002 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Yoshino follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Yoshino Public Holidays

Are banks in Yoshino closed on public holidays?

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


What public holidays are observed in Yoshino?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Yoshino's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Yoshino Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Yoshino Quick Facts
State / Province: Kochi
Population: 6,002
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 33.3167°, 133.1333°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side