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Shonai, Yamagata, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Shonai, Japan

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
07:20:29 JST
State: Yamagata
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 20,940
District: Higashitagawa-gun

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Shonai, Yamagata


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

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Shonai, 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 Shonai 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 Shonai

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 Shonai 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 Shonai

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 Shonai

In Shonai, 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.

If a fixed statutory holiday lands on a weekend in Shonai, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

With a population of 20,940 and running on the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Shonai follows Japan's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Shonai Public Holidays

Are banks in Shonai closed on public holidays?

Yes. Shonai'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 Shonai?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Shonai's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Shonai Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 4 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (National Foundation Day) (February 11)
📍 Shonai Quick Facts
State / Province: Yamagata
Population: 20,940
Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates: 38.8485°, 139.9031°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 110
Driving Side: Left side