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What's open on Foundation Day 2027 in Japan?

Known locally as 建国記念の日

Foundation Day falls on 2027-02-11. National Foundation Day on 11 February celebrates the mythical founding of Japan. Banks and offices close; retail stays open.

Urgent & Emergency Essentials

24/7 Open

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Feb 11

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11 February 2027

Most chains are expected to stay open.

Open

Reduced

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All Categories 27 Supermarkets & Groceries 13 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Convenience Stores 6 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Restaurants & Cafes 1 Retail & Shopping Malls 1 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Banks & ATMs 1 Public Transit & Transport 1 Urgent Care & Clinics 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Foundation Day 2027

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%

Verified · 4 days ago

All Verified Chains & Venues

27 venues tracked

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & Source
Welcia 24h Pharmacy (ウエルシア)24/7 Duty 24時間営業店舗は国民の祝日も年中無休で営業 Editorial	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 welcia-yakkyoku.co.jp
ENEOS 24/7 (エネオス)24/7 Duty セルフSSおよび幹線道路店舗は祝日も24時間給油可能 Editorial	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 eneos.co.jp
Emergency Health Guidance #7119 (救急安心センター)24/7 Duty #7119にて祝日の当番医・救急医療機関の案内を24時間受付 Editorial#7119	Urgent Care & Clinics	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 fdma.go.jp
7-Eleven Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 7-eleven.co.jp
FamilyMart Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 family.co.jp
Lawson Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 lawson.co.jp
Ministop Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 ministop.co.jp
Daily Yamazaki Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 daily-yamazaki.jp
Seicomart Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 seicomart.co.jp
Ito Yokado Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 itoyokado.co.jp
AEON Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 aeonretail.jp
Life Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 lifecorp.jp
Seiyu Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 seiyu.co.jp
Maruetsu Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 maruetsu.co.jp
OK Store Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 ok-corporation.jp
Yaoko Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 yaoko-net.com
Summit Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 summitstore.co.jp
Gyomu Super Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 gyomusuper.jp
Beisia Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 beisia.co.jp
York-Benimaru Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 yorkbenimaru.co.jp
Daiei Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 daiei.co.jp
Trial Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 trial-net.co.jp
Don Quijote Estimate	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 donki.com
McDonald's Japan (マクドナルド) 24時間店舗およびドライブスルーは国民の祝日も通常通り営業 Editorial	Restaurants & Cafes	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 mcdonalds.co.jp
Japan Post (日本郵便ゆうゆう窓口) 通常窓口は休業ですが主要郵便局の「ゆうゆう窓口」は祝日も営業 Editorial	Post & Parcel Lockers	Reduced hours	08:00–19:00	2026-04-20 post.japanpost.jp
MUFG Bank & ATMs (三菱UFJ銀行) 窓口は祝日休業ですがコンビニATMおよび店舗ATMコーナーは祝日稼働 Editorial	Banks & ATMs	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-04-20 bk.mufg.jp
JR East & Metro (JR東日本・東京メトロ) 国民の祝日は「休日ダイヤ」にて運行されます Editorial	Public Transit & Transport	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-04-20 jreast.co.jp

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Foundation Day in Japan?

National Foundation Day on 11 February celebrates the mythical founding of Japan. Banks and offices close; retail stays open. Confirmed open chains include: 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, Ministop, Daily Yamazaki. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Foundation Day 2027?

Foundation Day falls on 2027-02-11 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Foundation Day?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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