Public Holidays in Japan 2023
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 2023 | |
| New Year's Day (substitute day) | 元日 (振替休日) | 02 Jan 2023 | |
| January 2nd | 銀行休業日 | 02 Jan 2023 | |
| January 3rd | 銀行休業日 | 03 Jan 2023 | |
| Coming of Age Day | 成人の日 | 09 Jan 2023 | |
| Foundation Day | 建国記念の日 | 11 Feb 2023 | |
| Emperor's Birthday | 天皇誕生日 | 23 Feb 2023 | |
| Spring Equinox Day | 春分の日 | 21 Mar 2023 | |
| Showa Day | 昭和の日 | 29 Apr 2023 | |
| Constitution Day | 憲法記念日 | 03 May 2023 | |
| Greenery Day | みどりの日 | 04 May 2023 | |
| Children's Day | こどもの日 | 05 May 2023 | |
| Marine Day | 海の日 | 17 Jul 2023 | |
| Mountain Day | 山の日 | 11 Aug 2023 | |
| Respect-for-the-Aged Day | 敬老の日 | 18 Sep 2023 | |
| Autumnal Equinox Day | 秋分の日 | 23 Sep 2023 | |
| Sports Day | スポーツの日 | 09 Oct 2023 | |
| Culture Day | 文化の日 | 03 Nov 2023 | |
| Seven-Five-Three Festival | 七五三 | 15 Nov 2023 | |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | 勤労感謝の日 | 23 Nov 2023 | |
| Christmas Day | ノエル | 25 Dec 2023 | |
| New Year's Eve | 大晦日 | 31 Dec 2023 |