📍 공휴일 shown are for 일본 (Tokyo). Click any date to view full day information.
Some holi일 marked "approx." depend on moon sighting or regional declaration.
1월
1
새해 첫날 (元日 Ganjitsu)
The most important holiday in 일본. Families gather, visit shrines, and exchange 새해's cards (nengajō).
🌐 국경일
1월
12
Coming of Age Day (成人の日 Seijin no Hi)
Second 월요일 of 1월. Celebrates all those who have reached adulthood (age 20 in 일본) over the past year.
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2월
11
국경일 Foundation Day (建国記念の日)
Commemorates the legendary founding of 일본 by Emperor Jimmu in 660 BCE.
🌐 국경일
2월
23
Emperor's Birthday (天皇誕生日)
Birthday of Emperor Naruhito, who acceded to the throne on 5월 1, 2019.
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3월
20
Vernal 분점 Day (春分の日 Shunbun no Hi)
Celebrates the arrival of spring. Traditional time to visit family graves.
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4월
29
Showa Day (昭和の日)
Commemorates the birthday of Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito). Marks the beginning of Golden Week.
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5월
3
Constitution Memorial Day (憲法記念日)
Commemorates the promulgation of the postwar Japanese Constitution on 5월 3, 1947.
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5월
4
Greenery Day (みどりの日 Midori no Hi)
Day for communing with nature and being grateful for its blessings.
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5월
5
Children's Day (こどもの日 Kodomo no Hi)
Celebrates the happiness of children and their mothers. Part of Golden Week.
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9월
21
존경 for the Aged Day (敬老の日)
Third 월요일 of 9월. Honors elderly citizens and their contributions to society.
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11월
3
Culture Day (文化の日)
Promotes freedom and culture, commemorating the promulgation of the postwar constitution.
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11월
23
Labour 추수감사절 (勤労感謝の日)
Celebrates labor and production and giving one another thanks.
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