๐ŸŽŒ Japanese Holidays

Thu, January 1New Year's Day
Mon, January 12Coming of Age Day
Wed, February 11National Foundation Day
Mon, February 23The Emperor's Birthday
Fri, March 20Vernal Equinox Day
Wed, April 29Showa Day
Sun, May 3Constitution Memorial Day
Mon, May 4Greenery Day
Tue, May 5Children's Day
Wed, May 6Substitute Holiday
Mon, July 20Marine Day
Tue, August 11Mountain Day
Mon, September 21Respect for the Aged Day
Tue, September 22Citizen's Holiday
Wed, September 23Autumnal Equinox Day
Mon, October 12Sports Day
Tue, November 3Culture Day
Mon, November 23Labor Thanksgiving Day

Calculated based on Japan's holiday law as amended in 2020 (Reiwa 2) onward.

Search and browse Japan's national holidays by year, including substitute holidays โ€” useful for planning your annual schedule or building a business calendar that accounts for closures.

How to use

  1. Choose the year you want to check.
  2. Browse the list of holidays, or search by holiday name to filter.
  3. Review the year's holidays, including substitute holidays.

FAQ

How many years of holidays can I check?

You can view and search the full list of holidays for whichever year you select.

Are substitute holidays included?

Yes โ€” substitute holidays (when a holiday falls on a Sunday) are included in the list.

Is this useful for building a business calendar?

Yes โ€” review the full year's holidays as a reference while planning a business schedule that accounts for closures.

Does it account for changes to the holiday law?

Yes โ€” it calculates based on Japan's holiday law as amended in 2020 (Reiwa 2) onward, including recent date shifts like Marine Day and Sports Day.

Can I look up just one specific holiday?

Yes โ€” type a holiday name (e.g. Children's Day) into the search box to filter down to just that holiday.