📍 Jours fériés shown are for Japon (Tokyo). Click any date to view full day information.
Some holijours marked "approx." depend on moon sighting or regional declaration.
JAN
1
Jour de l'An (元日 Ganjitsu)
The most important holiday in Japon. Families gather, visit shrines, and exchange Nouvel An's cards (nengajō).
🌐 National
JAN
12
Coming of Age Day (成人の日 Seijin no Hi)
Second Lundi of Janvier. Celebrates all those who have reached adulthood (age 20 in Japon) over the past year.
🌐 National
FÉV
11
National Foundation Day (建国記念の日)
Commemorates the legendary founding of Japon by Emperor Jimmu in 660 BCE.
🌐 National
FÉV
23
Emperor's Birthday (天皇誕生日)
Birthday of Emperor Naruhito, who acceded to the throne on Mai 1, 2019.
🌐 National
MAR
20
Vernal Équinoxe Day (春分の日 Shunbun no Hi)
Celebrates the arrival of spring. Traditional time to visit family graves.
🌐 National
AVR
29
Showa Day (昭和の日)
Commemorates the birthday of Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito). Marks the beginning of Golden Week.
🌐 National
MAI
3
Constitution Memorial Day (憲法記念日)
Commemorates the promulgation of the postwar Japanese Constitution on Mai 3, 1947.
🌐 National
MAI
4
Greenery Day (みどりの日 Midori no Hi)
Day for communing with nature and being grateful for its blessings.
🌐 National
MAI
5
Children's Day (こどもの日 Kodomo no Hi)
Celebrates the happiness of children and their mothers. Part of Golden Week.
🌐 National
SEP
21
Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日)
Third Lundi of Septembre. Honors elderly citizens and their contributions to society.
🌐 National
NOV
3
Culture Day (文化の日)
Promotes freedom and culture, commemorating the promulgation of the postwar constitution.
🌐 National
NOV
23
Labour Action de grâce (勤労感謝の日)
Celebrates labor and production and giving one another thanks.
🌐 National