National Holidays in Japan in 2024

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.

When are the next National holidays in Japan?

Japan Upcoming Holidays

List of Holidays in Japan in 2024

Day Date Holiday Name Type Comments
Monday New Year's Day National Holiday
Monday Coming-of-Age Day National Holiday 2nd Monday of January
Sunday National Foundation Day National Holiday National Day
Monday National Foundation Day (in lieu) National Holiday National Day
Friday The Emperor's Birthday National Holiday Feb 23 or following Monday if it falls on a Sunday
Wednesday Vernal Equinox Day National Holiday March 20 or March 21
Monday Showa Day National Holiday Part of Golden Week
Friday Constitution Memorial Day National Holiday Part of Golden Week
Saturday Greenery Day National Holiday Part of Golden Week
Sunday Children's Day National Holiday Part of Golden Week
Monday Children's Day (in lieu) National Holiday Part of Golden Week
Monday Marine Day National Holiday 3rd Monday of July
Sunday Mountain Day National Holiday
Monday Mountain Day (in lieu) National Holiday
Tuesday Obon Not A Public Holiday Not a public holiday
Wednesday Obon Not A Public Holiday Not a public holiday
Thursday Obon Not A Public Holiday Not a public holiday
Monday Respect for the Aged Day National Holiday 3rd Monday of September
Monday Autumnal Equinox Day National Holiday
Monday Health-Sports Day National Holiday 2nd Monday of October
Monday Culture Day National Holiday Nov 3 or following Monday if it falls on a Sunday
Saturday Labour Thanksgiving Day National Holiday Nov 23 or following Monday if it falls on a Sunday.
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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.