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Kitamoto, Saitama, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Kitamoto, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
01:34:34 JST
State: Saitama
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 66,022
District: Kitamoto Shi

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Kitamoto, Saitama


Planning commercial schedules or travel in Kitamoto, Saitama, Japan? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across Kitamoto.

Corporate teams, logistics hubs, and financial offices in Kitamoto align operating hours with statutory government gazette notifications. 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 Kitamoto.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Kitamoto, Saitama

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

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

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 Kitamoto

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

With a population of 66,022 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Kitamoto follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Kitamoto Public Holidays

Are banks in Kitamoto closed on public holidays?

Yes. Kitamoto'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 Kitamoto?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Kitamoto's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Kitamoto Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Kitamoto Quick Facts
State / Province: Saitama
Population: 66,022
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 36.0332°, 139.5378°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side