Japan Today
What's actually open, closed, or worth planning around — today and tomorrow.
JAPAN TODAY
Friday, October 16 ·
Weekday — municipal offices are open as usual.
Today
Friday · Weekday
Offices open as usual
Tomorrow
Saturday · Weekend
Most municipal offices closed
Next national holiday: Culture Day (November 3)
Next national holiday
Culture Day
November 3, 2026
2026 national holidays
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| Mon, Jan 12 | Coming of Age Day | National holiday |
| Wed, Feb 11 | National Foundation Day | National holiday |
| Mon, Feb 23 | The Emperor's Birthday | National holiday |
| Fri, Mar 20 | Vernal Equinox Day | National holiday |
| Wed, Apr 29 | Showa Day | National holiday |
| Sun, May 3 | Constitution Memorial Day | National holiday |
| Mon, May 4 | Greenery Day | National holiday |
| Tue, May 5 | Children's Day | National holiday |
| Wed, May 6 | Substitute Holiday | Substitute holiday (振替休日) |
| Mon, Jul 20 | Marine Day | National holiday |
| Tue, Aug 11 | Mountain Day | National holiday |
| Mon, Sep 21 | Respect for the Aged Day | National holiday |
| Tue, Sep 22 | Citizens' Holiday | Citizens' holiday (国民の休日) |
| Wed, Sep 23 | Autumnal Equinox Day | National holiday |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Sports Day | National holiday |
| Tue, Nov 3 | Culture Day | National holiday |
| Mon, Nov 23 | Labor Thanksgiving Day | National holiday |
This shows Japan's official national holiday calendar and a likely general pattern for municipal offices — not a guarantee for every office, shop, bank, or hospital. Hours vary by location. Always check with the specific place you plan to visit.