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Sakae, Nagano, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Sakae, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
07:02:46 JST
State: Nagano
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 1,660
District: Shimominochi-gun

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Sakae, Nagano


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

Corporate teams, logistics hubs, and financial offices in Sakae 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 Sakae.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Sakae, Nagano

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

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

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 Sakae

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

With a population of 1,660 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Sakae follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sakae Public Holidays

Are banks in Sakae closed on public holidays?

Yes. Sakae'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 Sakae?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Sakae's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Sakae Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Sakae Quick Facts
State / Province: Nagano
Population: 1,660
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 36.9876°, 138.5774°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side