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 |
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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 |