1.
temporary closure; unscheduled closing
A business, shop, or facility closing temporarily outside of its regular closing days. May be due to owner illness, maintenance, weather, or special circumstances.
本日は臨時休業です。
We are temporarily closed today.
台風のため臨時休業いたします。
We will be temporarily closed due to the typhoon.
行きつけのカフェが臨時休業だったので、仕方なく別の店に入った。
My usual café was temporarily closed, so I reluctantly went to a different shop.
USAGE:
Often seen on signs posted on shop doors or announced on social media and websites. A common sight in Japan, especially during typhoons, public health emergencies, or when an owner-operated shop needs a day off.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 臨時休業のお知らせ (notice of temporary closure)
- 臨時休業いたします (we will be temporarily closed — polite)
- 臨時休業日 (day of temporary closure)