Public Holidays in Japan 2024
There are 21 officially recognized holidays in Japan (16 Public Holidays, 3 Bank Holidays, 2 Observance Holidays)
Public holidays are days of celebration where countries celebrate important historical or religious events. In some cases, there are public holidays which are celebrated exclusively in certain region of the country.
| Name | Native Name | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 元日 | 01 Jan 2024 | |
| January 2nd | 銀行休業日 | 02 Jan 2024 | |
| January 3rd | 銀行休業日 | 03 Jan 2024 | |
| Coming of Age Day | 成人の日 | 08 Jan 2024 | |
| Foundation Day | 建国記念の日 | 11 Feb 2024 | |
| Foundation Day (substitute day) | 建国記念の日 (振替休日) | 12 Feb 2024 | |
| Emperor's Birthday | 天皇誕生日 | 23 Feb 2024 | |
| Spring Equinox Day | 春分の日 | 20 Mar 2024 | |
| Showa Day | 昭和の日 | 29 Apr 2024 | |
| Constitution Day | 憲法記念日 | 03 May 2024 | |
| Greenery Day | みどりの日 | 04 May 2024 | |
| Children's Day | こどもの日 | 05 May 2024 | |
| Children's Day (substitute day) | こどもの日 (振替休日) | 06 May 2024 | |
| Marine Day | 海の日 | 15 Jul 2024 | |
| Mountain Day | 山の日 | 11 Aug 2024 | |
| Mountain Day (substitute day) | 山の日 (振替休日) | 12 Aug 2024 | |
| Respect-for-the-Aged Day | 敬老の日 | 16 Sep 2024 | |
| Autumnal Equinox Day | 秋分の日 | 22 Sep 2024 | |
| Autumnal Equinox Day (substitute day) | 秋分の日 (振替休日) | 23 Sep 2024 | |
| Sports Day | スポーツの日 | 14 Oct 2024 | |
| Culture Day | 文化の日 | 03 Nov 2024 | |
| Culture Day (substitute day) | 文化の日 (振替休日) | 04 Nov 2024 | |
| Seven-Five-Three Festival | 七五三 | 15 Nov 2024 | |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | 勤労感謝の日 | 23 Nov 2024 | |
| Christmas Day | ノエル | 25 Dec 2024 | |
| New Year's Eve | 大晦日 | 31 Dec 2024 |