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2025 calendar

2025 public holidays in Japan

16 statutory holidays in 2025. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and the national postal service are closed.

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Holiday list

  1. Wed

    Jan 1

    New Year's Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  2. Mon

    Jan 13

    Coming of Age Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  3. Tue

    Feb 11

    Foundation Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  4. Mon

    Feb 24

    The Emperor's Birthday

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  5. Thu

    Mar 20

    Vernal Equinox Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  6. Tue

    Apr 29

    Shōwa Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  7. Sat

    May 3

    Constitution Memorial Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  8. Mon

    May 5

    Children's Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  9. Tue

    May 6

    Greenery Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  10. Mon

    Jul 21

    Marine Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  11. Mon

    Aug 11

    Mountain Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  12. Mon

    Sep 15

    Respect for the Aged Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  13. Tue

    Sep 23

    Autumnal Equinox Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  14. Mon

    Oct 13

    Sports Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  15. Mon

    Nov 3

    Culture Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  16. Mon

    Nov 24

    Labour Thanksgiving Day

    Statutory · Nationwide

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

Dates from Nager.Date. Civic days are widely observed but not required by law. Branch, school board and store hours vary.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Japan in 2025?

Japan has 16 statutory holidays in 2025: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Coming of Age Day (Jan 13), Foundation Day (Feb 11), The Emperor's Birthday (Feb 24), Vernal Equinox Day (Mar 20), Shōwa Day (Apr 29), Constitution Memorial Day (May 3), Children's Day (May 5), Greenery Day (May 6), Marine Day (Jul 21), Mountain Day (Aug 11), Respect for the Aged Day (Sep 15).

Which 2025 holidays fall on a weekend in Japan?

Constitution Memorial Day (Saturday, May 3). Some employers and governments move the day off to the nearest weekday.

Are banks open on public holidays in Japan?

Banks are closed on most statutory holidays in Japan. The table above shows the bank and the national postal service status for each 2025 date.