(りんじきゅうぎょう)

りんじきゅうぎょう
noun
temporary closure; unscheduled closing
formalbusinessdaily-life
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(ほんじつ)臨時休業(りんじきゅうぎょう)です。
We are temporarily closed today.
台風(たいふう)ため臨時休業(りんじきゅうぎょう)いたします
We will be temporarily closed due to the typhoon.
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(りんじきゅうぎょう)()らせ (notice of temporary closure)
  • 臨時休業(りんじきゅうぎょう)いたします (we will be temporarily closed — polite)
  • 臨時休業(りんじきゅうぎょう)() (day of temporary closure)