When does the New Year's holiday start and end? [2024-2025 edition]

When does the New Year's holiday start and end? [2024-2025 edition]

2024 (Reiwa 6) - 2025 (Reiwa 7) of, New Year holidays We have compiled the information.
New year holiday season, Holiday status of government offices, medical institutions, post offices, etc. Also, recommended for the New Year holidays Experiences, activities, plans and tour information We will also explain the following.

The year-end and New Year holidays are Varies by area and institution Please use this as a reference when making your schedule!

Year-end and New Year holiday calendar / 2024 (Reiwa 6) - 2025 (Reiwa 7)

Year-end and New Year's Calendar for 2024 (Reiwa 6) to 2025 (Reiwa 7)

Generally, the year-end and New Year holidays for domestic companies are as follows: Usually from December 29th to January 3rd It is said that...
For 2024 (Reiwa 6) to 2025 (Reiwa 7), if weekends and holidays are added before and after the year, the New Year's holiday will be Nine consecutive holidays from December 28th (Saturday) to January 5th (Sunday) !

Of course, holiday schedules vary depending on the workplace or school, but A long holiday for many people Because there is a possibility that It is recommended to book tickets and plan your trip home early. is!

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【Tokyo・浅草寺】レトロ・モダン・正絹着物、訪問着レンタル(帯飾無料、髪飾りレンタル無料)

Kimono Rental Rei Asakusa Store
Asakusa and Ueno
6,000 circle 4,800 Yen ~ (tax included)
割引キャンペーン実施中!

お一人様4,800circleで訪問着のレンタルができます(期間限定)♪ しかも、通常500circleの帯飾りレンタルが無料で利用できるsoさりげなくワンランク上の華orかさをプラスできます♪ オプションのヘアセットも1,000circleWhen低料金♪浅草寺まで歩いて約5分.雷門、伝法院通り 、 新仲見世商店街なども徒歩圏内! 

【長野・白馬村落倉高原】美しく幻想的な世界へご案内!浅間山(せんげんorま)スノーシューハイキング

NPO Ochikura Backcountry Field
Hakuba and Otari
6,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

眺めが抜群で自然いっぱいの落倉高原バックカントリーフィールドをスノーシューで楽しんでみませんか.白馬マイスターWhen地元ガイドが自然観察も兼ねて美しく幻想的な世界へご案内します.

Year-end and New Year holiday closures for government offices, medical institutions, banks, and post offices

Next, New Year's holiday closures for government offices, medical institutions, banks, and post offices We will explain about:

Government office

Year-end and New Year holidays at the government office

According to the "Law on Holidays for Government Agencies," government offices and other facilities are closed for the New Year holidays as a general rule. December 29th - January 3rd The same schedule will be followed from 2024 (Reiwa 6) to 2025 (Reiwa 7).

As a rule, government agencies are closed on weekends, For the years 2024 (Reiwa 6) and 2025 (Reiwa 7), nine days will be considered holidays, from December 28th (Saturday) to January 5th (Sunday). It will be.
Around the New Year's holidays, counters and other facilities are crowded. This is a trend. If you have procedures or notifications to make, do so early. Let's make sure to do this.

Medical institution

Year-end and New Year holidays of medical institutions

Many public hospitals (national hospitals, Red Cross hospitals, etc.), public hospitals (prefectural hospitals, etc.), and university hospitals December 29th - January 3rd is a closed day. However, in private clinics and hospitals, Some places also take longer holidays over the New Year period. I have.

The hospital is closed on Become known relatively quickly so New Year's holiday schedules for family doctors who may need to visit and emergency response services Be sure to check in advance.

Bank

Bank New Year holidays

Banks are closed for the New Year holidays according to the Banking Law Enforcement Order. December 31st - January 3rd It is stipulated that:
Banks will be closed during this period from 2024 (Reiwa 6) to 2025 (Reiwa 7), but even if their counters are closed, ATMs and online banking are often available. is.

however, System maintenance will be carried out during the New Year period. may result in the suspension of services or transactions. Please check the website beforehand to see if you can use ATMs or make transactions. Let's do that.

Post office

Year-end and New Year holidays of the post office

The opening hours of post offices during the New Year holidays are as follows: Varies by station .
The services offered (postal services, savings, insurance) vary by post office. Therefore, if you are planning to send or receive packages or letters, or if you have insurance procedures, Check the opening hours of the counter on the official website. Let's do that.

Speaking of postal mail during the New Year period, New Year's Cards !
To have your New Year's cards delivered on New Year's Day, Must be posted in a postbox by the final collection time on December 25th Please note that if you drop it off after the final collection time, it will be collected the next day.
In addition, As a rule, New Year's cards are not delivered on January 2nd. .

Popular travel areas during the year-end and New Year holidays

Popular travel areas during the year-end and New Year holidays
AJ reservation ranking for the year-end and New Year holidays from 2023 (Reiwa 5) to 2024 (Reiwa 6)
First place Okinawa
2nd place Hokkaido
3rd place Yamanashi
4th Kyoto
5th place Tokyo

Exactly, First place It's warm and comfortable even in winter. Okinawa !
2nd place is a popular tourist destination throughout the year, Hokkaido is ranked in .
Kanto Easy access from the airport, making it easy to get out Yamanashi Ranked 3rd is.

In fourth place is a place packed with historical buildings, shrines, temples, and other popular tourist spots. Kyoto A tourist city with many popular facilities and events Tokyo The result was 5th place.

Popular tourist destinations include Lots of things to see and delicious gourmet food Yes there is.
It is difficult to visit many spots in one day. So, I took advantage of the New Year's holiday. We recommend staying for a few nights and enjoying the place at your leisure. is!

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[Miyakojima] Sea turtle snorkeling & SUP experience ☆ 100% encounter rate for 10 years ☆ No swimsuit required / OK on the day ☆ Can choose only one

Miyakojima Snorkel Specialty Shop Umi
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
14,000 circle 10,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
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10年間遭遇率100%のウミガメsnorkelingツアー専門店is.高度資格保有店および少人数制案内で、安心安全に楽しみましょう!長袖ラッシュガード、トレンカも無料貸出あり、水着が無くても対応できます.泳いだ後は温水シャワー・シャンプー・コンディショナー・ボディーソープ・更衣室・バスタオル無料貸出で、

【Hokkaido・Sapporo】Sapporoに来たなら!握り寿司付き♪ランチビュッフェ

Restaurant L'Ablé (Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu)
Sapporo
2,200 Yen ~ (tax included)

木の温もりがあふれるホテルのダイニング.天井が高く広々Whenした空間で気の合う仲間Whenの時間をお過ごし下さい.お店の自慢は、和洋中のお料理40品が食べ放題のビュッフェ.握り寿司or熱々のグリル料理、お好みに合わせたスイーツなどを目の前でお作りする“実演コーナー”も人気is.年齢を問わず楽しめるお料理を充実さ

Popular experience tours and plans for year-end and New Year holidays

Popular experience tours/plans during the year-end and New Year holidays
AJ reservation ranking for the year-end and New Year holidays from 2023 (Reiwa 5) to 2024 (Reiwa 6)
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, Marine Sports is warm even in winter and can be experienced throughout the year. Okinawa There is a tendency for more reservations to be made via this service.

One of the most representative winter activities Smelt fishing/Ice fishing for smelt The popular areas are Yamanashi When Hokkaido .

Kyoto or Tokyo then Sweets making, Japanese sweets making or pottery etc., Traditional culture experience or Manufacturing experience was popular.

New Year's Eve Winter outdoor activities Or try something new. making sweets or pottery such as, Activities you can enjoy in a warm room Please enjoy your time in a variety of ways, such as participating in the following events!

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Summary of New Year's Holidays (2024-2025)

December and January calendar
Images Courtesy: photoAC

Year-end and New Year holidays 2024 (Reiwa 6) - 2025 (Reiwa 7) We explained about the following:
For the latest information on New Year's holiday schedules for government offices, medical institutions, and post offices, please visit Be sure to check the website or official site. Please.

Year-end and New Year's holidays, Enjoy activities at popular tourist spots and refresh your mind and body! Let's welcome the new year with energy!

*Information on plans, prices, featured facilities, etc. is current as of August 2024.

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