Overview of 25 public holidays and observances in Japan for 2008, including 17 official public holidays. Dates are shown with the day of the week.
Public holidays in Japan 2007 · Public holidays in Japan 2009 · Calendar 2008
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| (Tuesday) | New Year's Day |
| (Monday) | Coming of Age Day |
| (Monday) | National Foundation Day |
| (Thursday) | Vernal Equinox Day |
| (Tuesday) | Showa Day |
| (Saturday) | Constitution Memorial Day |
| (Sunday) | Greenery Day |
| (Monday) | Children's Day |
| (Tuesday) | Greenery Day (observed) |
| (Monday) | Marine Day |
| (Monday) | Respect for the Aged Day |
| (Tuesday) | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| (Monday) | Sports Day |
| (Monday) | Culture Day |
| (Sunday) | Labour Thanksgiving Day |
| (Monday) | Labour Thanksgiving Day (observed) |
| (Tuesday) | Emperor's Birthday |
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| (Sunday) | Setsubun |
| (Thursday) | Valentine's Day |
| (Monday) | Hinamatsuri |
| (Friday) | White Day |
| (Monday) | Tanabata |
| (Friday) | Halloween |
| (Wednesday) | Christmas Eve |
| (Wednesday) | New Year's Eve |