Overview of 25 public holidays and observances in Japan for 2016, including 17 official public holidays. Dates are shown with the day of the week.
Public holidays in Japan 2015 · Public holidays in Japan 2017 · Calendar 2016
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| (Friday) | New Year's Day |
| (Monday) | Coming of Age Day |
| (Thursday) | National Foundation Day |
| (Sunday) | Vernal Equinox Day |
| (Monday) | Vernal Equinox Day (observed) |
| (Friday) | Showa Day |
| (Tuesday) | Constitution Memorial Day |
| (Wednesday) | Greenery Day |
| (Thursday) | Children's Day |
| (Monday) | Marine Day |
| (Thursday) | Mountain Day |
| (Monday) | Respect for the Aged Day |
| (Thursday) | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| (Monday) | Sports Day |
| (Thursday) | Culture Day |
| (Wednesday) | Labour Thanksgiving Day |
| (Friday) | Emperor's Birthday |
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| (Wednesday) | Setsubun |
| (Sunday) | Valentine's Day |
| (Thursday) | Hinamatsuri |
| (Monday) | White Day |
| (Thursday) | Tanabata |
| (Monday) | Halloween |
| (Saturday) | Christmas Eve |
| (Saturday) | New Year's Eve |