Holidays in Japan in 2040
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Japan in 2040. 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 2040, Sunday |
National |
| January 2 Bank Holiday | Japan January 2 2040, Monday |
Local holiday |
| New Year's Day | Japan January 2 2040, Monday |
National |
| January 3 Bank Holiday | Japan January 3 2040, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
| Coming of Age Day | Japan January 9 2040, Monday |
National |
| National Foundation Day | Japan February 11 2040, Saturday |
National |
| Valentine's Day | Japan February 14 2040, Tuesday |
Observance |
| Emperor's Birthday | Japan February 23 2040, Thursday |
National |
| Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival | Japan March 3 2040, Saturday |
Observance |
| Spring Equinox | Japan March 20 2040, Tuesday |
National |
| March Equinox | Japan March 20 2040, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
| Shōwa Day | Japan April 29 2040, Sunday |
National |
| Shōwa Day | Japan April 30 2040, Monday |
National |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Japan May 3 2040, Thursday |
National |
| Greenery Day | Japan May 4 2040, Friday |
National |
| Children's Day | Japan May 5 2040, Saturday |
National |
| June Solstice | Japan June 21 2040, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Star Festival | Japan July 7 2040, Saturday |
Observance |
| Sea Day | Japan July 16 2040, Monday |
National |
| Hiroshima Memorial Day | Japan August 6 2040, Monday |
Observance |
| Nagasaki Memorial Day | Japan August 9 2040, Thursday |
Observance |
| Mountain Day | Japan August 11 2040, Saturday |
National |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Japan September 17 2040, Monday |
National |
| Autumn Equinox | Japan September 22 2040, Saturday |
National |
| September Equinox | Japan September 22 2040, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Sports Day | Japan October 8 2040, Monday |
National |
| Culture Day | Japan November 3 2040, Saturday |
National |
| 7-5-3 Day | Japan November 15 2040, Thursday |
Observance |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Japan November 23 2040, Friday |
National |
| December Solstice | Japan December 21 2040, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas | Japan December 25 2040, Tuesday |
Observance |
| December 31 Bank Holiday | Japan December 31 2040, Monday |
Local holiday |
Next Years Holidays in Japan