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Current Date And Time In Kawanishi, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
06:20:13 JST
State: Yamagata
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Kawanishi, Yamagata


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

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Kawanishi, Yamagata

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

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

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 Kawanishi

Businesses in Kawanishi 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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Kawanishi Public Holidays

Are banks in Kawanishi closed on public holidays?

Yes. Kawanishi'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 Kawanishi?

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

The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to Kawanishi so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.


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

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


Where do Kawanishi's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Kawanishi Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side