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Current Date And Time In Matsubase, Japan

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
23:14:20 JST
State: Kumamoto
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 26,163
District: Uki Shi

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Matsubase, Kumamoto


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

Corporate teams, logistics hubs, and financial offices in Matsubase align operating hours with statutory government gazette notifications. 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 Matsubase.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Matsubase, 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 Matsubase 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 Matsubase

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 Matsubase 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 Matsubase

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 Matsubase

In Matsubase, 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.

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

With a population of 26,163 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Matsubase follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Matsubase Public Holidays

Are banks in Matsubase closed on public holidays?

Yes. Matsubase'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 Matsubase?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Matsubase's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Matsubase Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Matsubase Quick Facts
State / Province: Kumamoto
Population: 26,163
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 32.6500°, 130.6667°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side