Japan Public Holidays 2025
See weekends, national breaks, and special adjustments in one place.
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January
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1New Year's DayNew Year's DayThe first day of the year in Japan
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13Coming of Age DayComing of Age DayHoliday celebrating young people who have reached the age of 20
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February
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11Foundation DayFoundation DayDay to celebrate the founding of the nation of Japan
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23Emperor's BirthdayEmperor's BirthdayHoliday celebrating the birth of Emperor Naruhito
24The Emperor's BirthdayThe Emperor's BirthdaySpecialCompensatory holiday for Emperor's Birthday
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March
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20Vernal Equinox DayVernal Equinox DayHoliday celebrating the arrival of spring
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April
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29Shōwa DayShōwa DayHoliday commemorating the birthday of Emperor Showa
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May
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3Constitution Memorial…Constitution Memorial DayHoliday commemorating the enactment of Japan's post-war constitution
4Greenery DayGreenery DayHoliday for appreciating nature and life
5Children's DayChildren's DayHoliday celebrating children's personalities and their health and happiness
6Greenery DayGreenery Dayみどりの日
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June
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July
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21Marine DayMarine DayHoliday for giving thanks to the ocean's bounty
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August
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11Mountain DayMountain DayHoliday for appreciating mountains
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September
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15Respect for the Aged DayRespect for the Aged DayHoliday for honoring elderly citizens
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23Autumnal Equinox DayAutumnal Equinox DayHoliday for honoring ancestors and remembering the dead
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October
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13Sports DaySports DayHoliday for promoting sports and an active lifestyle
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November
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3Culture DayCulture DayHoliday for promotion of culture and the arts
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23Labor Thanksgiving DayLabor Thanksgiving DayHoliday for expressing gratitude for workers' contributions
24Labour Thanksgiving DayLabour Thanksgiving DaySpecialCompensatory holiday for Labor Thanksgiving Day
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December
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