Holidays in Japan in 2029

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Japan in 2029. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Japan.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Japan
January 1 2029, Monday
National
January 2 Bank Holiday Japan
January 2 2029, Tuesday
Local holiday
January 3 Bank Holiday Japan
January 3 2029, Wednesday
Local holiday
Coming of Age Day Japan
January 8 2029, Monday
National
National Foundation Day Japan
February 11 2029, Sunday
National
National Foundation Day Japan
February 12 2029, Monday
National
Valentine's Day Japan
February 14 2029, Wednesday
Observance
Emperor's Birthday Japan
February 23 2029, Friday
National
Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival Japan
March 3 2029, Saturday
Observance
March Equinox Japan
March 20 2029, Tuesday
Seasonal
Spring Equinox Japan
March 20 2029, Tuesday
National
Shōwa Day Japan
April 29 2029, Sunday
National
Shōwa Day Japan
April 30 2029, Monday
National
Constitution Memorial Day Japan
May 3 2029, Thursday
National
Greenery Day Japan
May 4 2029, Friday
National
Children's Day Japan
May 5 2029, Saturday
National
June Solstice Japan
June 21 2029, Thursday
Seasonal
Star Festival Japan
July 7 2029, Saturday
Observance
Sea Day Japan
July 16 2029, Monday
National
Hiroshima Memorial Day Japan
August 6 2029, Monday
Observance
Nagasaki Memorial Day Japan
August 9 2029, Thursday
Observance
Mountain Day Japan
August 11 2029, Saturday
National
Respect for the Aged Day Japan
September 17 2029, Monday
National
Autumn Equinox Japan
September 23 2029, Sunday
National
September Equinox Japan
September 23 2029, Sunday
Seasonal
Autumn Equinox Japan
September 24 2029, Monday
National
Sports Day Japan
October 8 2029, Monday
National
Culture Day Japan
November 3 2029, Saturday
National
7-5-3 Day Japan
November 15 2029, Thursday
Observance
Labor Thanksgiving Day Japan
November 23 2029, Friday
National
December Solstice Japan
December 21 2029, Friday
Seasonal
Christmas Japan
December 25 2029, Tuesday
Observance
December 31 Bank Holiday Japan
December 31 2029, Monday
Local holiday