Japan — Public Holidays 2024
Public holidays under the Public Holiday Law. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the next working day becomes a substitute holiday (furikae kyūjitsu). Equinox days follow the officially announced dates.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 Monday | New Year's Day 元日 | public | National |
| January 8 Monday | Coming of Age Day 成人の日 | public | National |
| February 11 Sunday | National Foundation Day 建国記念の日 | public | National |
| February 12 Monday | National Foundation Day (substitute) 建国記念の日 Substitute day | public | National |
| February 23 Friday | Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日 | public | National |
| March 20 Wednesday | Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日 | public | National |
| April 29 Monday | Showa Day 昭和の日 | public | National |
| May 3 Friday | Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日 | public | National |
| May 4 Saturday | Greenery Day みどりの日 | public | National |
| May 5 Sunday | Children's Day こどもの日 | public | National |
| May 6 Monday | Children's Day (substitute) こどもの日 Substitute day | public | National |
| July 15 Monday | Marine Day 海の日 | public | National |
| August 11 Sunday | Mountain Day 山の日 | public | National |
| August 12 Monday | Mountain Day (substitute) 山の日 Substitute day | public | National |
| September 16 Monday | Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日 | public | National |
| September 22 Sunday | Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日 | public | National |
| September 23 Monday | Autumnal Equinox Day (substitute) 秋分の日 Substitute day | public | National |
| October 14 Monday | Sports Day スポーツの日 | public | National |
| November 3 Sunday | Culture Day 文化の日 | public | National |
| November 4 Monday | Culture Day (substitute) 文化の日 Substitute day | public | National |
| November 23 Saturday | Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日 | public | National |
Holidays can change when governments pass new laws or issue special announcements. This calendar is generated from published statutory rules; always confirm critical dates with an official source.
Data source and notes: Data Sources · Last updated: 2026-07-26