Holidays in Japan in 2031

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Japan in 2031. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Japan.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Japan
January 1 2031, Wednesday
National
January 2 Bank Holiday Japan
January 2 2031, Thursday
Local holiday
January 3 Bank Holiday Japan
January 3 2031, Friday
Local holiday
Coming of Age Day Japan
January 13 2031, Monday
National
National Foundation Day Japan
February 11 2031, Tuesday
National
Valentine's Day Japan
February 14 2031, Friday
Observance
Emperor's Birthday Japan
February 23 2031, Sunday
National
Emperor's Birthday Japan
February 24 2031, Monday
National
Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival Japan
March 3 2031, Monday
Observance
Spring Equinox Japan
March 21 2031, Friday
National
March Equinox Japan
March 21 2031, Friday
Seasonal
Shōwa Day Japan
April 29 2031, Tuesday
National
Constitution Memorial Day Japan
May 3 2031, Saturday
National
Greenery Day Japan
May 4 2031, Sunday
National
Children's Day Japan
May 5 2031, Monday
National
Greenery Day Japan
May 6 2031, Tuesday
National
June Solstice Japan
June 21 2031, Saturday
Seasonal
Star Festival Japan
July 7 2031, Monday
Observance
Sea Day Japan
July 21 2031, Monday
National
Hiroshima Memorial Day Japan
August 6 2031, Wednesday
Observance
Nagasaki Memorial Day Japan
August 9 2031, Saturday
Observance
Mountain Day Japan
August 11 2031, Monday
National
Respect for the Aged Day Japan
September 15 2031, Monday
National
Autumn Equinox Japan
September 23 2031, Tuesday
National
September Equinox Japan
September 23 2031, Tuesday
Seasonal
Sports Day Japan
October 13 2031, Monday
National
Culture Day Japan
November 3 2031, Monday
National
7-5-3 Day Japan
November 15 2031, Saturday
Observance
Labor Thanksgiving Day Japan
November 23 2031, Sunday
National
Labor Thanksgiving Day Japan
November 24 2031, Monday
National
December Solstice Japan
December 22 2031, Monday
Seasonal
Christmas Japan
December 25 2031, Thursday
Observance
December 31 Bank Holiday Japan
December 31 2031, Wednesday
Local holiday