Holidays in Japan in 2025
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Japan in 2025. 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 2025, Wednesday |
National |
| January 2 Bank Holiday | Japan January 2 2025, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| January 3 Bank Holiday | Japan January 3 2025, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Coming of Age Day | Japan January 13 2025, Monday |
National |
| National Foundation Day | Japan February 11 2025, Tuesday |
National |
| Valentine's Day | Japan February 14 2025, Friday |
Observance |
| Emperor's Birthday | Japan February 23 2025, Sunday |
National |
| Emperor's Birthday | Japan February 24 2025, Monday |
National |
| Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival | Japan March 3 2025, Monday |
Observance |
| March Equinox | Japan March 20 2025, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Spring Equinox | Japan March 20 2025, Thursday |
National |
| Shōwa Day | Japan April 29 2025, Tuesday |
National |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Japan May 3 2025, Saturday |
National |
| Greenery Day | Japan May 4 2025, Sunday |
National |
| Children's Day | Japan May 5 2025, Monday |
National |
| Greenery Day | Japan May 6 2025, Tuesday |
National |
| June Solstice | Japan June 21 2025, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Star Festival | Japan July 7 2025, Monday |
Observance |
| Sea Day | Japan July 21 2025, Monday |
National |
| Hiroshima Memorial Day | Japan August 6 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Nagasaki Memorial Day | Japan August 9 2025, Saturday |
Observance |
| Mountain Day | Japan August 11 2025, Monday |
National |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Japan September 15 2025, Monday |
National |
| Autumn Equinox | Japan September 23 2025, Tuesday |
National |
| September Equinox | Japan September 23 2025, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
| Sports Day | Japan October 13 2025, Monday |
National |
| Culture Day | Japan November 3 2025, Monday |
National |
| 7-5-3 Day | Japan November 15 2025, Saturday |
Observance |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Japan November 23 2025, Sunday |
National |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Japan November 24 2025, Monday |
National |
| December Solstice | Japan December 22 2025, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas | Japan December 25 2025, Thursday |
Observance |
| December 31 Bank Holiday | Japan December 31 2025, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
Next Years Holidays in Japan