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Shimotoda, Saitama, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Shimotoda, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
02:05:46 JST
State: Saitama
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 140,899
District: Toda-shi

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Shimotoda, Saitama


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

Corporate teams, logistics hubs, and financial offices in Shimotoda 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 Shimotoda.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Shimotoda, 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 Shimotoda 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 Shimotoda

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 Shimotoda 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 Shimotoda

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 Shimotoda

Shimotoda's bank branches, municipal offices and public schools close on Japan's statutory holidays just as they do everywhere else in the country — shops and restaurants more often stay open with adjusted hours rather than closing outright.

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

With a population of 140,899 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Shimotoda follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Shimotoda Public Holidays

Are banks in Shimotoda closed on public holidays?

Yes. Shimotoda'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 Shimotoda?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Shimotoda's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Shimotoda Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Shimotoda Quick Facts
State / Province: Saitama
Population: 140,899
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 35.8150°, 139.6853°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side