Japan
2021
2021
Japan observes 16 national holidays throughout the year. On these days schools and public offices are closed, and many employers give workers the day off. June and December are the only months without a national holiday.
List of Holidays in Japan in 2021
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Coming-of-Age Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | National Foundation Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | The Emperor's Birthday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Vernal Equinox Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Showa Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Constitution Memorial Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Greenery Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Children's Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Marine Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Health-Sports Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Mountain Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Obon | Not A Public Holiday | |
| Saturday | Obon | Not A Public Holiday | |
| Sunday | Obon | Not A Public Holiday | |
| Monday | Respect for the Aged Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Autumnal Equinox Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Culture Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Labour Thanksgiving Day | National Holiday |
| Key |
Notes
- If Respect for the aged day falls on 21 September and Autumnal Equinox falls in 23 September, then 22 September is declared a holiday - creating 'Silver Week'.
- With the exception of New Year's Day, if a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following day is treated as a holiday instead.
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