Public Holidays in Japan in 2024
This page contains a national calendar of all 2024 public holidays for Japan. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Japan. Discover What Day is Today April 16th in Japan. Upcoming Holidays in Japan
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Japan January 1, Monday |
National |
| January 2 Bank Holiday | Japan January 2, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
| January 3 Bank Holiday | Japan January 3, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| Coming of Age Day | Japan January 8, Monday |
National |
| National Foundation Day | Japan February 11, Sunday |
National |
| National Foundation Day | Japan February 12, Monday |
National |
| Valentine's Day | Japan February 14, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Emperor's Birthday | Japan February 23, Friday |
National |
| Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival | Japan March 3, Sunday |
Observance |
| March Equinox | Japan March 20, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Spring Equinox | Japan March 20, Wednesday |
National |
| Shōwa Day | Japan April 29, Monday |
National |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Japan May 3, Friday |
National |
| Greenery Day | Japan May 4, Saturday |
National |
| Children's Day | Japan May 5, Sunday |
National |
| Children's Day | Japan May 6, Monday |
National |
| June Solstice | Japan June 21, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Star Festival | Japan July 7, Sunday |
Observance |
| Sea Day | Japan July 15, Monday |
National |
| Hiroshima Memorial Day | Japan August 6, Tuesday |
Observance |
| Nagasaki Memorial Day | Japan August 9, Friday |
Observance |
| Mountain Day | Japan August 11, Sunday |
National |
| Mountain Day | Japan August 12, Monday |
National |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Japan September 16, Monday |
National |
| September Equinox | Japan September 22, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Autumn Equinox | Japan September 22, Sunday |
National |
| Autumn Equinox | Japan September 23, Monday |
National |
| Sports Day | Japan October 14, Monday |
National |
| Culture Day | Japan November 3, Sunday |
National |
| Culture Day | Japan November 4, Monday |
National |
| 7-5-3 Day | Japan November 15, Friday |
Observance |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Japan November 23, Saturday |
National |
| December Solstice | Japan December 21, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas | Japan December 25, Wednesday |
Observance |
| December 31 Bank Holiday | Japan December 31, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
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