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Asso, Wakayama, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Asso, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
08:25:00 JST
State: Wakayama
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 15,236
District: Nishimuro-gun

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Asso, Wakayama


Checking bank closures, municipal non-working days, and upcoming public holiday dates in Asso, Wakayama? Here is the complete city holiday reference for Asso.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Asso observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national and regional labor frameworks. 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 Asso.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Asso, Wakayama

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

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

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 Asso

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

With a population of 15,236 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Asso follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Asso Public Holidays

Are banks in Asso closed on public holidays?

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


What public holidays are observed in Asso?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Asso's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Asso Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Asso Quick Facts
State / Province: Wakayama
Population: 15,236
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 33.7000°, 135.4167°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side