Overview of 29 public holidays and observances in Japan for 2024, including 21 official public holidays. Dates are shown with the day of the week.
Public holidays in Japan 2023 · Public holidays in Japan 2025 · Calendar 2024
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| (Monday) | New Year's Day |
| (Monday) | Coming of Age Day |
| (Sunday) | National Foundation Day |
| (Monday) | National Foundation Day (observed) |
| (Friday) | Emperor's Birthday |
| (Wednesday) | Vernal Equinox Day |
| (Monday) | Showa Day |
| (Friday) | Constitution Memorial Day |
| (Saturday) | Greenery Day |
| (Sunday) | Children's Day |
| (Monday) | Children's Day (observed) |
| (Monday) | Marine Day |
| (Sunday) | Mountain Day |
| (Monday) | Mountain Day (observed) |
| (Monday) | Respect for the Aged Day |
| (Sunday) | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| (Monday) | Autumnal Equinox Day (observed) |
| (Monday) | Sports Day |
| (Sunday) | Culture Day |
| (Monday) | Culture Day (observed) |
| (Saturday) | Labour Thanksgiving Day |
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| (Saturday) | Setsubun |
| (Wednesday) | Valentine's Day |
| (Sunday) | Hinamatsuri |
| (Thursday) | White Day |
| (Sunday) | Tanabata |
| (Thursday) | Halloween |
| (Tuesday) | Christmas Eve |
| (Tuesday) | New Year's Eve |