Offices
Standard administrative headquarters, private companies, and commercial services across Sapporo.
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Sapporo is open for business
Standard office hours today: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Monday
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Local time in Sapporo
3:01 PM
Monday, August 3
UTC+09:00
Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Commercial bank branches, financial centers, and postal banking teller counters in the city.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Outside hoursGovernment
Sapporo City Hall, ward administration offices, and public civic service centers.
8:45 AM - 5:15 PM
Open nowRetail
Department stores around JR Sapporo Station, subterranean arcades, and commercial shopping centers.
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Open nowDining
Ramen alleys, izakayas, independent dining establishments, and food halls.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Standard administrative headquarters, private companies, and commercial services across Sapporo. Specific organizations and seasonal schedules may vary.
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Sun 8:00 PM - Mon 5:00 AM
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Sapporo time
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday, Aug 3
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Sun 8:00 PM - Mon 5:00 AM your time
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Sapporo
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Japan
01 Jan New Year's Day元日 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
12 Jan Coming of Age Day成人の日 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
11 Feb Foundation Day建国記念の日 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
23 Feb The Emperor's Birthday天皇誕生日 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
20 Mar Vernal Equinox Day春分の日 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
29 Apr Shōwa Day昭和の日 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
04 May Greenery Dayみどりの日 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
05 May Children's Dayこどもの日 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
06 May Constitution Memorial Day憲法記念日 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
20 Jul Marine Day海の日 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
11 Aug Mountain Day山の日 8 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
21 Sep Respect for the Aged Day敬老の日 49 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
23 Sep Autumnal Equinox Day秋分の日 51 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
12 Oct Sports Dayスポーツの日 70 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
03 Nov Culture Day文化の日 92 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
23 Nov Labour Thanksgiving Day勤労感謝の日 112 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Before you make contact
Local business guidance
Banking and Currency Access
Over-the-counter teller service at Japanese bank branches closes early at 15:00 on weekdays. Travelers and residents rely on 24-hour convenience store ATMs for cash transactions after hours.
Municipal Administrative Hours
Sapporo City Hall and ward offices operate from 08:45 to 17:15 Monday through Friday. Public offices are closed on weekends and national holidays.
Retail Complex Schedules
Major department stores connected to JR Sapporo Station and Tanukikoji shopping arcade open at 10:00. Upper-floor restaurant zones generally remain open until 21:00 or 22:00.
Dining and Izakaya Timing
Independent restaurants and ramen shops commonly pause service between 14:30 and 17:00. Nightlife venues and izakayas in Susukino operate primarily during evening hours.
Public Holiday Operations
National holidays, Golden Week, and the New Year period (December 31 through January 3) result in complete bank and government shutdowns and altered retail trading hours.