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Ōzu, Kumamoto, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Ōzu, Japan

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
22:45:24 JST
State: Kumamoto
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 35,187
District: Kikuchi-gun

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Ōzu, Kumamoto


Checking bank closures, municipal non-working days, and upcoming public holiday dates in Ōzu, Kumamoto? Here is the complete city holiday reference for Ōzu.

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Ōzu, 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 Ōzu 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 Ōzu

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 Ōzu 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 Ōzu

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 Ōzu

Ōzu'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.

When a holiday lands on a weekend, Ōzu'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 35,187 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Ōzu follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ōzu Public Holidays

Are banks in Ōzu closed on public holidays?

Yes. Ōzu'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 Ōzu?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Ōzu's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Ōzu Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Ōzu Quick Facts
State / Province: Kumamoto
Population: 35,187
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 32.8804°, 130.8716°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side