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Ōtsu, Shiga, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Ōtsu, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
02:55:48 JST
State: Shiga
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 345,070
District: Ōtsu Shi

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Ōtsu, Shiga


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

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Ōtsu, Shiga

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

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

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 Ōtsu

In Ōtsu, statutory public holidays signify mandatory closures for commercial bank branches, municipal administration offices, and public schools. Retail businesses and hospitality venues may operate on modified holiday hours.

When a holiday lands on a weekend, Ōtsu's banks and offices follow whatever substitute-day rule Japan declares nationally — check the live calendar above for that year's actual observed date.

With a population of 345,070 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Ōtsu follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ōtsu Public Holidays

Are banks in Ōtsu closed on public holidays?

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


What public holidays are observed in Ōtsu?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Ōtsu's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Ōtsu Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Ōtsu Quick Facts
State / Province: Shiga
Population: 345,070
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 35.0000°, 135.8667°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side