Japan Public Holidays 2025: Complete Calendar for Foreigners
Japan has 16 public holidays per year. Understanding when they fall is essential for planning travel, government visits, and knowing when businesses close. Here’s the complete guide. Japan Public Holidays 2025 Date Holiday Japanese Name January 1 New Year’s Day 元日 (Ganjitsu) January 13 Coming of Age Day 成人の日 (Seijin no Hi) February 11 National Foundation Day 建国記念の日 February 23 Emperor’s Birthday 天皇誕生日 February 24 Holiday (substitute) 振替休日 March 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日 (Shunbun no Hi) April 29 Showa Day 昭和の日 May 3 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日 May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日 May 5 Children’s Day こどもの日 July 21 Marine Day 海の日 (Umi no Hi) August 11 Mountain Day 山の日 (Yama no Hi) September 15 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日 September 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日 October 13 Sports Day スポーツの日 November 3 Culture Day 文化の日 November 23 Labor Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日 November 24 Holiday (substitute) 振替休日 Note: When a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday becomes a substitute holiday (振替休日). ...