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Koto, Kumamoto, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Koto, Japan

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
23:01:10 JST
State: Kumamoto
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 543,730
District: Kumamoto Shi

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Koto, Kumamoto


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

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Koto, Kumamoto

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

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

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 Koto

Businesses in Koto generally follow the same statutory closure pattern as the rest of Japan: banks and government offices close fully, while retail and hospitality tend to trim hours rather than close for the day.

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

With a population of 543,730 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Koto follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Koto Public Holidays

Are banks in Koto closed on public holidays?

Yes. Koto'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 Koto?

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

Use the live holiday calendar above to inspect upcoming holiday dates and weekend overlaps prior to scheduling travel or business transactions in Koto.


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

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


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

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


Where do Koto's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Koto Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Koto Quick Facts
State / Province: Kumamoto
Population: 543,730
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 32.7786°, 130.7454°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side