Japan Public Holidays

Public holidays are listed here.

Public holiday note

Holidays falling on Sunday are observed the following Monday. When there is a single day between two national holidays, it is also taken as a holiday.

2024

January
01
New Year's Day
Start date:
1 January 2024
January
08
Coming of Age Day
Start date:
8 January 2024
February
11
National Foundation Day
Start date:
11 February 2024
April
29
Showa Day
Start date:
29 April 2024
May
03
Constitution Memorial Day
Start date:
3 May 2024
May
04
Greenery Day
Start date:
4 May 2024
May
05
Children's Day
Start date:
5 May 2024
July
15
Marine Day
Start date:
15 July 2024
September
16
Respect for the Aged Day
Start date:
16 September 2024
October
14
Health and Sports Day
Start date:
14 October 2024
November
03
Culture Day
Start date:
3 November 2024
November
23
Labour Thanksgiving Day
Start date:
23 November 2024
December
23
Emperor's Birthday
Start date:
23 December 2024
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