Japan Public Holidays 2025
Japan observes 16 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2025 at a glance
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All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Thursday | January 2nd | Bank |
| Jan 3 | Friday | January 3rd | Bank |
| Jan 13 | Monday | Coming of Age Day | Public |
| Feb 11 | Tuesday | Foundation Day | Public |
| Feb 23 | Sunday | Emperor's Birthday | Public |
| Feb 24 | Monday | Emperor's Birthday (substitute day) | Public |
| Mar 20 | Thursday | Spring Equinox Day | Public |
| Apr 29 | Tuesday | Showa Day | Public |
| May 3 | Saturday | Constitution Day | Public |
| May 4 | Sunday | Greenery Day | Public |
| May 5 | Monday | Children's Day | Public |
| May 6 | Tuesday | Greenery Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Jul 21 | Monday | Marine Day | Public |
| Aug 11 | Monday | Mountain Day | Public |
| Sep 15 | Monday | Respect-for-the-Aged Day | Public |
| Sep 23 | Tuesday | Autumnal Equinox Day | Public |
| Oct 13 | Monday | Sports Day | Public |
| Nov 3 | Monday | Culture Day | Public |
| Nov 15 | Saturday | Seven-Five-Three Festival | Observance |
| Nov 23 | Sunday | Labor Thanksgiving Day | Public |
| Nov 24 | Monday | Labor Thanksgiving Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Observance |
| Dec 31 | Wednesday | New Year's Eve | Bank |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 19, 2026
About public holidays in Japan
Public holidays in Japan are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Japan have in 2025?
- Japan has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Japan?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Japan close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.