📍 节假日 shown are for 日本 (Tokyo). Click any date to view full day information.
Some holi天 marked "approx." depend on moon sighting or regional declaration.
1月
1
元旦 (元日 Ganjitsu)
The most important holiday in 日本. Families gather, visit shrines, and exchange 新年's cards (nengajō).
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1月
12
Coming of Age Day (成人の日 Seijin no Hi)
Second 星期一 of 一月. Celebrates all those who have reached adulthood (age 20 in 日本) over the past year.
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2月
11
全国 Foundation Day (建国記念の日)
Commemorates the legendary founding of 日本 by Emperor Jimmu in 660 BCE.
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2月
23
Emperor's Birthday (天皇誕生日)
Birthday of Emperor Naruhito, who acceded to the throne on 5月 1, 2019.
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3月
20
Vernal 分点 Day (春分の日 Shunbun no Hi)
Celebrates the arrival of spring. Traditional time to visit family graves.
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4月
29
Showa Day (昭和の日)
Commemorates the birthday of Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito). Marks the beginning of Golden Week.
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5月
3
Constitution Memorial Day (憲法記念日)
Commemorates the promulgation of the postwar Japanese Constitution on 5月 3, 1947.
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5月
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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5月
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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9月
21
尊敬 for the Aged Day (敬老の日)
Third 星期一 of 九月. Honors elderly citizens and their contributions to society.
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11月
3
Culture Day (文化の日)
Promotes freedom and culture, commemorating the promulgation of the postwar constitution.
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11月
23
Labour 感恩节 (勤労感謝の日)
Celebrates labor and production and giving one another thanks.
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