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Yaese, Okinawa, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Yaese, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
00:20:18 JST
State: Okinawa
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 30,941
District: Shimajiri-gun

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Yaese, Okinawa


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

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Yaese, Okinawa

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

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

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 Yaese

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

With a population of 30,941 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Yaese follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Yaese Public Holidays

Are banks in Yaese closed on public holidays?

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


What public holidays are observed in Yaese?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Yaese's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Yaese Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Yaese Quick Facts
State / Province: Okinawa
Population: 30,941
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 26.1273°, 127.7432°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side