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Iwade, Wakayama, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Iwade, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
01:40:55 JST
State: Wakayama
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 53,967
District: Iwade Shi

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Iwade, Wakayama


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

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Iwade 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 Iwade.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Iwade, 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 Iwade 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 Iwade

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 Iwade 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 Iwade

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 Iwade

Businesses in Iwade 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.

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

With a population of 53,967 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Iwade follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Iwade Public Holidays

Are banks in Iwade closed on public holidays?

Yes. Iwade'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 Iwade?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Iwade's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Iwade Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Iwade Quick Facts
State / Province: Wakayama
Population: 53,967
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 34.2500°, 135.3167°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side