Holiday Guide for Japan in 2019

Japan information

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 National Holidays in Japan in 2019

	Tuesday January 1st New Year's Day Japan: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
	Monday January 14th  Long Weekend!  Coming-of-Age Day Japan: The day honors young Japanese who will reach the age of 20 at any point during the year
	Monday February 11th  Long Weekend!  National Foundation Day Japan: Japan's National Day marks the traditional date on which according to legend Emperor Jimmu founded Japan in 660 BC
	Thursday March 21st Vernal Equinox Day Japan: In Japan the vernal equinox is a welcome holiday as it marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring
	Monday April 29th  Long Weekend!  Showa Day Japan: Honours the birthday of Emperor Hirohito, the reigning Emperor before, during, and after World War II
	Tuesday April 30th Public Holiday Japan: As 1 May 2019 will be a public holiday, the days before and after will be holidays to create a 10 day break
	Wednesday May 1st The Emperor's Accession Japan: A one-off public holiday in Japan on May 1st 2019 to mark the accession of the new Emperor
	Thursday May 2nd Public Holiday Japan: As 1 May 2019 will be a public holiday, the days before and after will be holidays to create a 10 day break
	Friday May 3rd  Long Weekend!  Constitution Memorial Day Japan: Commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of Japan on May 3rd 1947
	Saturday May 4th Greenery Day Japan: Celebrates nature. Festivities include the planting of a tree and the planting of seeds by the Emperor and Empress
	Sunday May 5th Children's Day Japan: This is a day set aside to respect childrens personalities and to celebrate their happiness
	Monday May 6th  Long Weekend!  Children's Day (in lieu) Japan: Monday May 6th 2019 is a public as Children's Day falls on a Sunday
	Monday July 15th  Long Weekend!  Marine Day Japan: Established to express gratitude for the gifts of the sea and honour its importance to the prosperity of Japan as a maritime nation
	Sunday August 11th Mountain Day Japan: A new holiday since 2016, celebrating the nation's mountains. Mountain Day is intended is to provide “opportunities to get familiar with mountains and appreciate blessings from mountains".
	Monday August 12th  Long Weekend!  Mountain Day (in lieu) Japan: Monday August 12th 2019 is a public holiday as Mountain Day falls on a Sunday
	Monday September 16th  Long Weekend!  Respect for the Aged Day Japan: Respect of the Aged Day was established as a national holiday in 1966 to express respect for the elders in the community
	Monday September 23rd  Long Weekend!  Autumnal Equinox Day Japan: The Autumnal Equinox marks the day that the sun crosses over the equator from the Northern to the Southern hemisphere
	Monday October 14th  Long Weekend!  Health-Sports Day Japan: Japan celebrates Sports Day to promote sports and an active lifestyle to ensure a healthy mind and body
	Tuesday October 22nd The Emperor's Coronation Japan: A one-off public holiday in Japan on October 22nd 2019 to mark the coronation of the new Emperor
	Sunday November 3rd Culture Day Japan: Culture Day is a day to honor traditional Japanese culture and promote the love of freedom and peace
	Monday November 4th  Long Weekend!  Culture Day (in lieu) Japan: Monday November 4th 2019 is a public holiday as Culture Day falls on a Sunday
	Saturday November 23rd Labour Thanksgiving Day Japan: Labor Thanksgiving Day is a modern name for the ritual of Harvest Festival

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.