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Current Date And Time In Saku, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
01:44:09 JST
State: Nagano
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 99,131
District: Saku Shi

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Saku, Nagano


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

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Saku, 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 Saku 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 Saku

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 Saku 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 Saku

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 Saku

Businesses in Saku 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.

If a fixed statutory holiday lands on a weekend in Saku, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

With a population of 99,131 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Saku follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Saku Public Holidays

Are banks in Saku closed on public holidays?

Yes. Saku'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 Saku?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Saku's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Saku Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Saku Quick Facts
State / Province: Nagano
Population: 99,131
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 36.2167°, 138.4833°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side