{"id":103769,"date":"2021-02-20T01:29:32","date_gmt":"2021-02-19T16:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kyuhoshi.com\/?page_id=103769"},"modified":"2025-01-16T16:32:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T07:32:53","slug":"public-holidays-japan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kyuhoshi.com\/public-holidays-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan’s Public Holidays Calendar 2025-2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Japan celebrates a number of national holidays throughout the year. During these national holidays many shops, restaurants and tourists attractions are generally open except on New Year<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Japan has 16 national holidays each year enjoyed by locals, such as New Year\u2019s Day, Coming of Age Day<\/a>, Emperor\u2019s Birthday, Showa Day<\/a>, Children\u2019s Day and so on.<\/p>\n

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You can spot colorful Koinobori (carp streamer) during the Golden Week.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If a Sunday is a public holiday in Japan then the following Monday also becomes a holiday. ‘Isn’t it interesting?<\/p>\n

If you want to avoid the crowds during your trip to Japan, we highly suggest avoiding these public holidays.<\/p>\n

Now get the full list of Japanese Public Holidays for 2025-2026:<\/p>\n

Japanese Public Holiday Calendar 2025-2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Public Holiday<\/th>2024<\/th>Description <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
New Year (shogatsu)<\/td>January 1<\/td>The day is considered the most important national holiday in Japan. People visit temples & shrines and eat traditional dishes. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coming of Age (seijin no hi)<\/td>January 13 (Second Monday of January)<\/td>This is a day to congratulate those that have turned 20. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Foundation Day (kenkoku kinenbi)<\/td>February 11<\/td>The first Japanese emperor was crowned on this day in 660 BC. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Emperor's Birthday (tenno no tanjobi)<\/td>February 23<\/td>This is the birthday of the current emperor of Japan. Naruhito is Japan's current emperor, who became the 126th emperor of Japan as of 1 May 2019.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vernal Equinox Day (shunbun no hi)<\/td>March 20<\/td>It marks the beginning of astronomical spring. On this day Japanese people have a custom of visiting their ancestral graves.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Showa Day (Showa no hi)<\/td>April 29<\/td>This is the birthday of former Emperor Showa (Hirohito) and part of Golden Week in Japan.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Constitution Memorial Day (kenpo kinenbi)<\/td>May 3<\/td>Japanese people celebrate the 1947 Constitution of Japan, which took place after end of World War II in 1947. This is also part of the Golden Week.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Greenery Day (midori no hi)<\/td>May 4<\/td>The day is observed to honor nature and greenery. It emphasize the importance of environmental issues in the modern time. It's part of the Golden Week.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Children's Day (kodomo no hi)<\/td>May 5<\/td>On this day, people honor the individuality of children, pray for their happiness, health and future success. It is the final celebration in Golden Week.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marine Day\/Ocean Day (umi no hi)<\/td>July 21 (Third Monday in July)<\/td>This Japanese public holiday celebrates the sea and its importance to Japan.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mountain Day (yama no hi)<\/td>August 12<\/td>It honors the mountains and appreciates their important role in Japan and the ecosystem.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Respect for the Aged Day (keiro no hi)<\/td>September 15 (Third Monday in September)<\/td>The day is celebrated to show respect for the elderly and wish for their longevity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Autumn Equinox Day (shubun no hi)<\/td>September 22<\/td>The arrival of autumn! The day is a reminder of coming koyo (autumn leaves) season. Japanese people visit their family graves on this day. People also eat ohagi, a traditional Japanese sweet covered in red adzuki beans.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Health and Sports Day (taiiku no hi)<\/td>October 13 (Second Monday in October)<\/td>It commemorates the opening of the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games and exist to promote sports and an active lifestyle.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Culture Day (bunka no hi)<\/td>November 3<\/td>Said to be one of the most important Japanese holidays, the day is observed to honor traditional Japanese culture and promote the love of freedom and peace.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Labor Thanksgiving Day (kinro kansha no hi)<\/td>November 23<\/td>Japanese people express their to gratitude to one other for work done throughout the year.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Japan’s non Public Holidays are:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Valentine’s Day – February 14<\/p>\n

2. Doll’s Festival (Hina matsuri) – March 3<\/p>\n

3. White Day – March 14<\/p>\n

4. Star Festival (tanabata) – July 7<\/p>\n

5. Obon – August 13-15<\/p>\n

6. Tokyo Citizen\u2019s Day \u2013 October 1<\/p>\n

7. Seven-Five-Three (shichigosan) – November 15<\/p>\n

8. Christmas – 24-25<\/p>\n

9. New Year’s Eve (omisoka) – December 31<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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