Shimane Public Holidays 2026 – Regional Holiday Schedule, Long Weekends & Local Calendar

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Shimane?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Shimane mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

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

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

🗓️ Public Holidays in Shimane, Japan

Get up-to-date public holiday dates for Shimane, Japan. Track official statutory days off, bank closures, and upcoming holiday schedules across Shimane.

Corporate offices, banks, and public services throughout Shimane align operating hours with official statutory non-working day notifications. In Shimane, 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 — Shimane, 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 Shimane and the rest of Japan, not a separate Shimane-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 Shimane

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 Shimane. 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 Shimane

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 Shimane

Public holiday schedules in Shimane combine statutory nationwide non-working days with regional observances. Commercial banks, government offices, and educational institutions in Shimane observe mandatory statutory closures on national days.

If a statutory holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday in Shimane, 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 Shimane's capital, Matsue observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Shimane.

Frequently Asked Questions — Shimane Public Holidays

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

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Shimane mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Shimane?

Shimane observes 4 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Japan nationally, since Shimane 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 Shimane?

Look at the day of the week shown next to each date in the calendar above — a holiday on a Monday or Friday gives Shimane a natural 3-day weekend without needing to take extra leave.

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

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

Does Matsue, Shimane's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

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

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

Shimane'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.