Saitama Public Holidays 2026 – Bank Holidays & Long Weekend Planner

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Saitama?

Saitama observes 4 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Japan nationally, since Saitama doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Saitama, Japan

Checking official public holidays and bank closures for Saitama, Japan? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for Saitama.

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across Saitama observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In Saitama, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) on February 11) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Saitama, Japan

This is Japan's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Japan's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Saitama and the rest of Japan, not a separate Saitama-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Saitama

These are Japan's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Japan's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Japan, including Saitama. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day)	February 11	National Public Holiday (Shukujitsu)	Full National Closure (Banks & Financial Markets Closed)	www.japan.go.jp
Shōwa Day	April 29	National Public Holiday (Golden Week)	Full National Closure (Financial Markets & Schools)	www.japan.go.jp
Kenpō Kinenbi (Constitution Memorial Day)	May 3	National Public Holiday (Golden Week)	Full National Closure	www.japan.go.jp
Kinrō Kansha no Hi (Labor Thanksgiving Day)	November 23	National Public Holiday (Shukujitsu)	Full National Closure	www.japan.go.jp

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Saitama

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Kinrō Kansha no Hi (Labor Thanksgiving Day)	Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Automatic 3-day weekend
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day)	Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Take the Friday after off for a 4-day weekend
Shōwa Day	Thu, Apr 29, 2027	Take the Friday after off for a 4-day weekend
Kenpō Kinenbi (Constitution Memorial Day)	Mon, May 3, 2027	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Saitama

Saitama follows Japan's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

If a statutory holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday in Saitama, the following Monday is commonly declared a substitute non-working day by official gazette — check the live calendar above for the specific year-by-year date.

As Saitama's own capital, Saitama observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Saitama.

Frequently Asked Questions — Saitama Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Saitama?

Yes, they do. Saitama follows Japan's statutory calendar exactly, so banks, government offices and schools throughout the state close on every officially mandated non-working day.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Saitama?

Saitama observes 4 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Japan nationally, since Saitama doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Saitama?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across Saitama.

Do public holidays in Saitama differ from the rest of Japan?

No — public holidays in Japan are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Saitama observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Saitama-specific reference, not because Saitama has its own separate holiday list.

Does Saitama, Saitama's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Saitama observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Saitama and Japan. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Saitama's public holiday dates?

Saitama's public holidays are mandated by Japan's national statutory framework, published via www.japan.go.jp — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.