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Current Date And Time In Ōka, Japan

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
22:31:38 JST
State: Mie
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 14,021
District: Taki-gun

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Ōka, Mie


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

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Ōka, Mie

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

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

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 Ōka

In Ōka, 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 Ōka doesn't simply get skipped — Japan's gazette process typically moves the observed day off to the following Monday.

With a population of 14,021 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Ōka follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ōka Public Holidays

Are banks in Ōka closed on public holidays?

Yes. Ōka'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 Ōka?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Ōka's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Ōka Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Ōka Quick Facts
State / Province: Mie
Population: 14,021
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 34.5000°, 136.5500°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side