Japan's public holidays include New Year's Day, National Foundation Day, plus movable dates like Golden Week.
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Japan's public holidays include New Year's Day, National Foundation Day, plus movable dates like Golden Week.
Banks, government offices, and many local shops commonly close on public holidays in Japan — worth planning cash withdrawals and paperwork around them.
Some do — Golden Week shift every year based on the lunar or Easter-based calendar, so always confirm the exact date for your travel year.
Not necessarily — some travelers enjoy the festive atmosphere, but expect closures at some businesses and potentially packed transport or fully booked restaurants as locals travel too.