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Current Date And Time In Beppu, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
01:41:12 JST
State: Oita
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 122,643
District: Beppu Shi

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Beppu, Oita


Find official public holiday dates and bank operating schedules for Beppu. Stay informed on statutory non-working days for businesses, logistics, and offices in Beppu.

Businesses, retail banks, and public services throughout Beppu 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 Beppu.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Beppu, Oita

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

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

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 Beppu

Businesses in Beppu 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.

A statutory holiday falling on a Saturday or Sunday in Beppu doesn't simply get skipped — Japan's gazette process typically moves the observed day off to the following Monday.

With a population of 122,643 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Beppu follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Beppu Public Holidays

Are banks in Beppu closed on public holidays?

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


What public holidays are observed in Beppu?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Beppu's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Beppu Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Beppu Quick Facts
State / Province: Oita
Population: 122,643
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 33.2795°, 131.4975°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side