When does the year-end and New Year holidays start and end? [2023-2024 edition]
2023 (Reiwa 5) - 2024 (Reiwa 6)
of
New Year holidays
Explain.
Administrative agencies, medical institutions, and post offices are closed during the year-end and New Year holidays
I will also introduce
Together Popular areas, activities and experiences for New Year holidays also introduced.
The year-end and New Year holidays may differ slightly depending on the area and each institution, but please refer to it when planning your schedule!
table of contents
- 1 Year-end and New Year holidays calendar/2023 (Reiwa 5) to 2024 (Reiwa 6)
- 2 Year-end and New Year holidays of government agencies, medical institutions, banks, and post offices
- 3 Popular travel areas during the year-end and New Year holidays
- 4 Popular experience tours and plans for year-end and New Year holidays
- 5 Year-end and New Year holidays (2023-2024) summary
- 6 Editorial department recommended feature articles
Year-end and New Year holidays calendar/2023 (Reiwa 5) to 2024 (Reiwa 6)
| Friday, December 29th | New Year holidays |
| Saturday, December 30th | New Year holidays |
| Sunday, December 31st | New Year's Eve (New Year holidays) |
| Monday, January 1st | New Year's Day and the first three days of the year (New Year holidays) |
| Tuesday, January 2nd | First three days (New Year holidays) |
| Wednesday, January 3rd | First three days (New Year holidays) |
During the year-end and New Year holidays from 2023 (Reiwa 5) to 2024 (Reiwa 6), 6 consecutive holidays from December 29th (Friday) to January 3rd (Wednesday) .
There may be some delay, but Generally, New Year holidays are closed from December 29th (Friday) to January 3rd (Wednesday). There are many companies that
For those who want to extend the year-end and New Year holidays when returning home or traveling, or who want to adjust their schedules for work or school,
If you get paid on a weekday, December 28th (Thursday)
7 consecutive holidays
.
Also,
If it is possible to take paid time on January 4th (Thursday) and January 5th (Friday) of the new year,
Coming-of-Age Day on Monday, January 8
together with
Up to 11 consecutive holidays
It is also possible!
Please adjust your schedule well and take the year-end and New Year holidays!
Year-end and New Year holidays of government agencies, medical institutions, banks, and post offices
Below, Year-end and New Year holidays of government agencies, medical institutions, banks, and post offices I'd like to introduce_______
Government office
Regarding the year-end and New Year holidays of the government office,
According to the "Law Concerning Holidays of Administrative Organs"
December 29th - January 3rd
It is decided.
Therefore, the schedule will be the same for 2023 (Reiwa 5) to 2024 (Reiwa 6).
Especially crowded around the year-end and New Year holidays with many people visiting For, As soon as possible if there are procedures let's go
Medical institution
National hospitals, public hospitals (prefectures, municipalities), university hospitals, etc.
December 29th - January 3rd
are closed during the year-end and New Year holidays
is.
however,
A little more or less depending on the hospital
To do.
However, private clinics and hospitals
Some places take a longer New Year's holiday than December 29th to January 3rd
.
Varies by clinic/clinic
For,
Check with the staff for the year-end and New Year schedule
please.
Bank
Regarding bank year-end and New Year holidays
According to “Banking Act Enforcement Order Article 5 (Holidays)”
December 31st - January 3rd
is stipulated by law.
Therefore, the schedule will be the same for 2023 (Reiwa 5) to 2024 (Reiwa 6).
Bank counters are closed from December 31st to January 3rd for the year-end and New Year holidays, Many banks have ATMs that charge a fee. is.
however, Year-end and New Year holidays differ depending on the online bank and branch so Check the website, etc., if necessary. .
Post office
New Year holidays
It depends on the size of the post office
.
for example,
Counter only/small post office
In the case of , the year-end and New Year holidays are
December 30th - January 3rd
.
A relatively large post office that is open only on weekdays
In the case of the year-end and New Year holidays,
December 30th - January 1st
.
January 2nd and January 3rd
Some post offices are open for shorter hours, such as until 11:00 or 15:00
I have.
A post office that is relatively large and is only open for counter services on Saturdays in addition to weekdays.
In the case of , the year-end and New Year holidays are
December 31st - January 1st
.
On January 2nd and January 3rd, depending on the post office
Business hours shortened to 11:00 or 15:00
and some are open for business.
relatively large post office
in the
No holidays during the year-end and New Year holidays,
Some are open 365 days a year
Yes (Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays only at the window).
However, the year-end and New Year holidays may change depending on the social situation, so
Check the latest information from your local post office
please.
Popular travel areas during the year-end and New Year holidays
| First place | Okinawa |
| 2nd place | Yamanashi |
| 3rd place | Hokkaido |
| 4th | Kyoto |
| 5th place | Tokyo |
Warm and comfortable even in winter
Okinawa
is 1st place
.
Kanto
Good access from, easy to go
Yamanashi
is 2nd place
I entered.
The third place is a popular tourist spot throughout the year,
Hokkaido
is ranked in
.
There are many popular sightseeing spots such as historical buildings, shrines and temples, and it is full of highlights.
Kyoto
is 4th place
.
A well-known tourist city full of popular facilities and events
Tokyo
is 5th place
To.
Popular tourist destinations are
Lots of things to see and delicious gourmet food
!
It can be difficult to visit everything on a day trip.
It is recommended to spend 1 to 3 nights during the year-end and New Year holidays.
is!
Popular experience tours and plans for year-end and New Year holidays
| First place | Smelt fishing/Ice fishing for smelt |
| 2nd place | snorkeling |
| 3rd place | Canoe/Kayak |
| 4th | Experience diving (beginner OK) |
| 5th place | Sea fishing/fishing boat |
Combined with the popular area ranking above, water activity ・ Marine Sports is warm even in winter and can be experienced throughout the year. Okinawa There was a tendency to have a lot of reservations at.
Activities that represent winter Smelt fishing/Ice fishing for smelt teeth, Yamanashi When Hokkaido is a popular area.
Kyoto or Tokyo then Sweets making, Japanese sweets making or pottery etc., Traditional culture experience or Manufacturing experience was popular.
New Year's Eve
Activities unique to winter
, smelt fishing
It's good to challenge.
Sweets making, pottery, etc.
Activities you can enjoy in a warm room
It would be nice to participate in!
Year-end and New Year holidays (2023-2024) summary
Year-end and New Year holidays from 2023 (Reiwa 5) to 2024 (Reiwa 6) introduce Did.
The year-end and New Year holidays of government agencies, medical institutions, and post offices differ depending on the area and each institution. so Check the latest information on the website, etc. Please.
If you can take a long vacation during the year-end and New Year holidays, Refresh yourself by visiting popular sightseeing spots It is also recommended to do!
*Information on plans, fees, introduced facilities, etc. is current as of August 2023.
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