Japan public holidays by year

2026

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New Year's Day2026-01-01 (Thursday)In the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Day is the first day of the calendar year, 1 January. Most solar calendars, such as the Gregorian and Julian calendars, begin the year regularly at or near the northern winter solstice.
Coming of Age Day2026-01-12 (Monday)In 1949, January 15 was designated as the Coming of Age Day to congratulate and exhort young people to become adults and live independently. Since then, the Coming of Age Ceremony has been held on this day in most regions of Japan.
National Foundation Day2026-02-11 (Wednesday)National Foundation Day (ๅปบๅ›ฝ่จ˜ๅฟตใฎๆ—ฅ, Kenkoku Kinen no Hi) is a national holiday in Japan, celebrated annually on February 11 to commemorate the founding of the Japanese nation. The holiday embodies the motto: "To remember the day of the founding of the state and to cultivate a heart that loves the country".
Emperorโ€™s Birthday2026-02-23 (Monday)Emperor's Birthday is an annual public holiday in Japan celebrating the birthday of the reigning Emperor. It is enforced by the Emperor Abdication Law passed in 2017.
Vernal Equinox Day2026-03-20 (Friday)Vernal Equinox Day is a public holiday in Japan that occurs on the date of the Northward equinox in Japan Standard Time, usually March 20 or 21. The date of the holiday is not officially declared until February of the previous year, due to the need for recent astronomical measurements.
Shลwa Day2026-04-29 (Wednesday)Showa Day is a public holiday in Japan held on April 29. It honors the birthday of Emperor Shลwa, the reigning emperor from 1926 to 1989. Shล means "shining" or "bright", and wa means "peace", signifying the "enlightened peace" that citizens receive.
Constitution Memorial Day2026-05-03 (Sunday)Constitution Memorial Day is a public holiday in Japan. It takes place on May 3 in celebration of the enactment of the 1947 Constitution of Japan. It is a part of the collection of holidays known as Golden Week.
Greenery Day2026-05-04 (Monday)The present observation of Greenery Day as a public holiday in Japan stems from the celebration of the birthday of the Emperor Shลwa on April 29 every year during the Shลwa era.
Childrenโ€™s Day2026-05-05 (Tuesday)In Japan, Children's Day is called Kodomo no Hi and is celebrated on May 5th. It's a national holiday that honors children's personalities and celebrates their happiness.
Additional Holiday2026-05-06 (Wednesday)If two holidays fall on the same day, an adjacent working day may be given as an extra holiday; similarly, if a holiday falls on a weekend, an adjacent Friday or Monday may be designated as a public holiday.
Marine Day2026-07-20 (Monday)Marine Day, also known as "Ocean Day" or "Sea Day", is a public holiday in Japan usually celebrated on the third Monday in July. The purpose of the holiday is to give thanks for the ocean's bounty and to consider the importance of the ocean to Japan as a maritime nation.
Mountain Day2026-08-11 (Tuesday)Mountain Day (ๅฑฑใฎๆ—ฅ, Yama no Hi) is Japan's newest holiday, celebrated annually on 11 August since 2016 to honour the country's mountainous regions. Mountains cover nearly 80% of Japan's land area, shaping the climate and providing places for rest and relaxation.
Respect for the Aged Day2026-09-21 (Monday)Respect for the Aged Day is a public holiday in Japan celebrated annually to honor elderly citizens. It started in 1966 as a national holiday and was held on every September 15. Since 2003, Respect for the Aged Day is held on the third Monday of September due to the Happy Monday System.
Extra holiday for Silver Week2026-09-22 (Tuesday)Silver Week (ใ‚ทใƒซใƒใƒผใ‚ฆใ‚ฃใƒผใ‚ฏ, Shirubฤ Wฤซku) is a new Japanese term applied to a string of consecutive holidays in September, occurring only in certain years.
Autumnal Equinox Day2026-09-23 (Wednesday)Autumnal Equinox Day is a public holiday in Japan that usually occurs on September 22 or 23, the date of Southward equinox in Japan Standard Time. Due to the necessity of recent astronomical measurements, the date of the holiday is not officially declared until February of the previous year.
Sports Day2026-10-12 (Monday)Sports Day, formerly Health and Sports Day, is a public holiday in Japan held annually on the second Monday in October. It commemorates the opening of the 1964 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, and exists to promote sports and an active lifestyle.
Culture Day2026-11-03 (Tuesday)Culture Day is a public holiday in Japan held annually on November 3 to promote culture, the arts, and academic endeavour. Festivities typically include art exhibitions, parades, and award ceremonies for distinguished artists and scholars.
Labor Thanksgiving Day2026-11-23 (Monday)Labor Thanksgiving Day (ๅ‹คๅŠดๆ„Ÿ่ฌใฎๆ—ฅ, Kinrล Kansha no Hi) is an annual public holiday in Japan celebrated on November 23 of each year, unless that day falls on a Sunday, in which case the holiday is moved to Monday.

2025

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New Year's Day2025-01-01 (Wednesday)In the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Day is the first day of the calendar year, 1 January. Most solar calendars, such as the Gregorian and Julian calendars, begin the year regularly at or near the northern winter solstice.
Coming of Age Day2025-01-13 (Monday)In 1949, January 15 was designated as the Coming of Age Day to congratulate and exhort young people to become adults and live independently. Since then, the Coming of Age Ceremony has been held on this day in most regions of Japan.
National Foundation Day2025-02-11 (Tuesday)National Foundation Day (ๅปบๅ›ฝ่จ˜ๅฟตใฎๆ—ฅ, Kenkoku Kinen no Hi) is a national holiday in Japan, celebrated annually on February 11 to commemorate the founding of the Japanese nation. The holiday embodies the motto: "To remember the day of the founding of the state and to cultivate a heart that loves the country".
Emperorโ€™s Birthday2025-02-23 (Sunday)Emperor's Birthday is an annual public holiday in Japan celebrating the birthday of the reigning Emperor. It is enforced by the Emperor Abdication Law passed in 2017.
Additional Holiday2025-02-24 (Monday)If two holidays fall on the same day, an adjacent working day may be given as an extra holiday; similarly, if a holiday falls on a weekend, an adjacent Friday or Monday may be designated as a public holiday.
Vernal Equinox Day2025-03-20 (Thursday)Vernal Equinox Day is a public holiday in Japan that occurs on the date of the Northward equinox in Japan Standard Time, usually March 20 or 21. The date of the holiday is not officially declared until February of the previous year, due to the need for recent astronomical measurements.
Shลwa Day2025-04-29 (Tuesday)Showa Day is a public holiday in Japan held on April 29. It honors the birthday of Emperor Shลwa, the reigning emperor from 1926 to 1989. Shล means "shining" or "bright", and wa means "peace", signifying the "enlightened peace" that citizens receive.
Constitution Memorial Day2025-05-03 (Saturday)Constitution Memorial Day is a public holiday in Japan. It takes place on May 3 in celebration of the enactment of the 1947 Constitution of Japan. It is a part of the collection of holidays known as Golden Week.
Greenery Day2025-05-04 (Sunday)The present observation of Greenery Day as a public holiday in Japan stems from the celebration of the birthday of the Emperor Shลwa on April 29 every year during the Shลwa era.
Childrenโ€™s Day2025-05-05 (Monday)In Japan, Children's Day is called Kodomo no Hi and is celebrated on May 5th. It's a national holiday that honors children's personalities and celebrates their happiness.
Additional Holiday2025-05-06 (Tuesday)If two holidays fall on the same day, an adjacent working day may be given as an extra holiday; similarly, if a holiday falls on a weekend, an adjacent Friday or Monday may be designated as a public holiday.
Marine Day2025-07-21 (Monday)Marine Day, also known as "Ocean Day" or "Sea Day", is a public holiday in Japan usually celebrated on the third Monday in July. The purpose of the holiday is to give thanks for the ocean's bounty and to consider the importance of the ocean to Japan as a maritime nation.
Mountain Day2025-08-11 (Monday)Mountain Day (ๅฑฑใฎๆ—ฅ, Yama no Hi) is Japan's newest holiday, celebrated annually on 11 August since 2016 to honour the country's mountainous regions. Mountains cover nearly 80% of Japan's land area, shaping the climate and providing places for rest and relaxation.
Respect for the Aged Day2025-09-15 (Monday)Respect for the Aged Day is a public holiday in Japan celebrated annually to honor elderly citizens. It started in 1966 as a national holiday and was held on every September 15. Since 2003, Respect for the Aged Day is held on the third Monday of September due to the Happy Monday System.
Autumnal Equinox Day2025-09-23 (Tuesday)Autumnal Equinox Day is a public holiday in Japan that usually occurs on September 22 or 23, the date of Southward equinox in Japan Standard Time. Due to the necessity of recent astronomical measurements, the date of the holiday is not officially declared until February of the previous year.
Sports Day2025-10-13 (Monday)Sports Day, formerly Health and Sports Day, is a public holiday in Japan held annually on the second Monday in October. It commemorates the opening of the 1964 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, and exists to promote sports and an active lifestyle.
Culture Day2025-11-03 (Monday)Culture Day is a public holiday in Japan held annually on November 3 to promote culture, the arts, and academic endeavour. Festivities typically include art exhibitions, parades, and award ceremonies for distinguished artists and scholars.
Labor Thanksgiving Day2025-11-23 (Sunday)Labor Thanksgiving Day (ๅ‹คๅŠดๆ„Ÿ่ฌใฎๆ—ฅ, Kinrล Kansha no Hi) is an annual public holiday in Japan celebrated on November 23 of each year, unless that day falls on a Sunday, in which case the holiday is moved to Monday.
Additional Holiday2025-11-24 (Monday)If two holidays fall on the same day, an adjacent working day may be given as an extra holiday; similarly, if a holiday falls on a weekend, an adjacent Friday or Monday may be designated as a public holiday.