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Shimojo, Nagano, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Shimojo, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
05:19:57 JST
State: Nagano
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 3,545
District: Shimoina-gun

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Shimojo, Nagano


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

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Shimojo, 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 Shimojo 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 Shimojo

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 Shimojo 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 Shimojo

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 Shimojo

In Shimojo, 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.

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

With a population of 3,545 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Shimojo follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Shimojo Public Holidays

Are banks in Shimojo closed on public holidays?

Yes — commercial bank branches, central bank operations, and financial offices in Shimojo close on official statutory public holidays.


What public holidays are observed in Shimojo?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Shimojo's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Shimojo Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Shimojo Quick Facts
State / Province: Nagano
Population: 3,545
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 35.3974°, 137.7861°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side