Festivals & Public Holidays

List of public, national and bank holidays observed in Japan in 2023.

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Public Holidays in Japan 2023

All banks, government offices, schools and educational institutions remain closed in Japan during these national holidays. Japan public holidays calendar for year 2023.


National Holidays in Japan 2023

Day Date Holiday Name Type
Sunday New Year's Day National Holiday
Monday Coming-of-Age Day (2nd Monday of January) National Holiday
Saturday National Foundation Day (National Day) National Holiday
Thursday The Emperor's Birthday (February 23rd or following Monday if it falls on a Sunday) National Holiday
Tuesday Vernal Equinox Day (March 20 or March 21) National Holiday
Saturday Showa Day (Part of Golden Week) National Holiday
Wednesday Constitution Memorial Day (Part of Golden Week) National Holiday
Thursday Greenery Day (Part of Golden Week) National Holiday
Friday Children's Day (Part of Golden Week) National Holiday
Monday Marine Day (3rd Monday of July) National Holiday
Friday Mountain Day National Holiday
Sunday Obon (Not a public holiday) Not A Public Holiday
Monday Obon (Not a public holiday) Not A Public Holiday
Tuesday Obon (Not a public holiday) Not A Public Holiday
Monday Respect for the Aged Day (3rd Monday of September) National Holiday
Saturday Autumnal Equinox Day National Holiday
Monday Health-Sports Day (2nd Monday of October) National Holiday
Friday Culture Day (November 3rd or following Monday if it falls on a Sunday) National Holiday
Thursday Labour Thanksgiving Day (November 23rd or following Monday if it falls on a Sunday) National Holiday

Public Holidays in 2023


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