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Itoigawa, Niigata, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Itoigawa, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
07:19:55 JST
State: Niigata
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 40,765
District: Itoigawa Shi

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Itoigawa, Niigata


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

Businesses, retail banks, and public services throughout Itoigawa follow official statutory holiday schedules for non-working day closures. 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 Itoigawa.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Itoigawa, Niigata

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

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

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 Itoigawa

Businesses in Itoigawa 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 Itoigawa, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

With a population of 40,765 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Itoigawa follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Itoigawa Public Holidays

Are banks in Itoigawa closed on public holidays?

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


What public holidays are observed in Itoigawa?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Itoigawa's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Itoigawa Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Itoigawa Quick Facts
State / Province: Niigata
Population: 40,765
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 37.0333°, 137.8500°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side