Public holidays

🇯🇵Japan 2024

Public holidays
16
in 2024
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
12
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
3
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
2
J
2
F
1
M
1
A
3
M
J
1
J
1
A
2
S
1
O
2
N
D
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
1
Jan
New Year's Day
Monday · 元日
Public
8
Jan
Coming of Age Day
Monday · 成人の日
Public
12
Feb
Foundation Day
Monday · 建国記念の日
Public
23
Feb
The Emperor's Birthday
Friday · 天皇誕生日
Public
20
Mar
Vernal Equinox Day
Wednesday · 春分の日
Public
29
Apr
Shōwa Day
Monday · 昭和の日
Public
3
May
Constitution Memorial Day
Friday · 憲法記念日
Public
4
May
Greenery Day
Saturday · みどりの日
Public
6
May
Children's Day
Monday · こどもの日
Public
15
Jul
Marine Day
Monday · 海の日
Public
12
Aug
Mountain Day
Monday · 山の日
Public
16
Sep
Respect for the Aged Day
Monday · 敬老の日
Public
22
Sep
Autumnal Equinox Day
Sunday · 秋分の日
Public
14
Oct
Sports Day
Monday · スポーツの日
Public
4
Nov
Culture Day
Monday · 文化の日
Public
23
Nov
Labour Thanksgiving Day
Saturday · 勤労感謝の日
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Japan

In 2024, Japan has 16 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is May, with 3. 2 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 12 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 3 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Children's Day (May 6) to Marine Day (July 15): 70 days.

The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is Labour Thanksgiving Day (November 23).

Long weekends in 2024
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Monday
Coming of Age Day
January 8 · Monday
Foundation Day
February 12 · Monday
The Emperor's Birthday
February 23 · Friday
Shōwa Day
April 29 · Monday
Constitution Memorial Day
May 3 · Friday
Children's Day
May 6 · Monday
Marine Day
July 15 · Monday
Mountain Day
August 12 · Monday
Respect for the Aged Day
September 16 · Monday
Sports Day
October 14 · Monday
Culture Day
November 4 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2024?+
Japan has 16 official public holidays in 2024, with May being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2024 in Japan?+
The first public holiday of 2024 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Japan in 2024?+
12 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2024 holidays fall on a weekend in Japan?+
3 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Greenery Day (May 4), Autumnal Equinox Day (September 22), Labour Thanksgiving Day (November 23).