Public holidays in Japan 2025
Every public holiday in Japan in 2025 is listed below, with the day of the week each one falls on. National holidays apply across the whole country. Regional ones apply only in certain states or areas, so check locally before booking anything around them.
See 2025 on a calendar. Open the Japan calendar to see these marked on a year-at-a-glance grid next to your own leave, travel and deadlines. Free, no sign-up.
Planning around a reporting week rather than a month? Week numbers for 2025 lists every week with its dates.
Public holiday dates in Japan, 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Wednesday | New Year's Day | National |
| 13 January | Monday | Coming of Age Day | National |
| 11 February | Tuesday | Foundation Day | National |
| 23 February | Sunday | Emperor's Birthday | National |
| 24 February | Monday | Substitute Holiday | National |
| 20 March | Thursday | Vernal Equinox Day | National |
| 29 April | Tuesday | Showa Day | National |
| 3 May | Saturday | Constitution Day | National |
| 4 May | Sunday | Greenery Day | National |
| 5 May | Monday | Children's Day | National |
| 6 May | Tuesday | Substitute Holiday | National |
| 21 July | Monday | Marine Day | National |
| 11 August | Monday | Mountain Day | National |
| 15 September | Monday | Respect for the Aged Day | National |
| 23 September | Tuesday | Autumnal Equinox Day | National |
| 13 October | Monday | Sports Day | National |
| 3 November | Monday | Culture Day | National |
| 23 November | Sunday | Labor Thanksgiving Day | National |
| 24 November | Monday | Substitute Holiday | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 19 national holidays in 2025, 15 fall on a weekday and 4 at a weekend. A holiday landing on a weekend is worth spotting early if you were counting on a long one.
Other years
Public holidays in Japan 2024 · Public holidays in Japan 2026
Other countries
Public holidays for 247 countries and territories, or back to Japan.