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Shikitsu, Nara, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Shikitsu, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
08:14:04 JST
State: Nara
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 1,479
District: Uda-gun

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Shikitsu, Nara


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

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Shikitsu, Nara

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

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

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 Shikitsu

In Shikitsu, 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 Shikitsu, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

With a population of 1,479 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Shikitsu follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Shikitsu Public Holidays

Are banks in Shikitsu closed on public holidays?

Yes. Shikitsu'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 Shikitsu?

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

Use the live holiday calendar above to inspect upcoming holiday dates and weekend overlaps prior to scheduling travel or business transactions in Shikitsu.


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

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


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

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


Where do Shikitsu's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Shikitsu Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Shikitsu Quick Facts
State / Province: Nara
Population: 1,479
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 34.5124°, 136.2029°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side