Here is a full list of Japanese public holidays in 2025 as announced by the Government of Japan. These holidays are important to consider if you’re traveling to or from Japan, applying for visas, or scheduling business activities.
🇯🇵 Japan Public Holiday Calendar – 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year’s Day (元日) | Start of the year celebration. |
| January 13 | Monday | Coming of Age Day (成人の日) | Honors young people turning 20. |
| February 11 | Tuesday | National Foundation Day (建国記念の日) | Celebrates the founding of Japan. |
| February 23 | Sunday | Emperor’s Birthday (天皇誕生日) | Birthday of Emperor Naruhito. |
| February 24 | Monday | Substitute Holiday | Observed as Emperor’s Birthday fell on Sunday. |
| March 20 | Thursday | Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日) | Celebrates the spring equinox. |
| April 29 | Tuesday | Shōwa Day (昭和の日) | Honors Emperor Shōwa. Start of Golden Week. |
| May 3 | Saturday | Constitution Memorial Day (憲法記念日) | Commemorates the 1947 Constitution. |
| May 4 | Sunday | Greenery Day (みどりの日) | Celebrates nature and greenery. |
| May 5 | Monday | Children’s Day (こどもの日) | Honors children and mothers. |
| May 6 | Tuesday | Substitute Holiday | For Greenery Day (as May 4 is Sunday). |
| July 21 | Monday | Marine Day (海の日) | Celebrates the ocean’s bounty. |
| August 11 | Monday | Mountain Day (山の日) | Honors mountains and nature. |
| September 15 | Monday | Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日) | Honors elderly people. |
| September 23 | Tuesday | Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日) | Celebrates the autumn equinox. |
| October 13 | Monday | Sports Day (スポーツの日) | Promotes sports and an active lifestyle. |
| November 3 | Monday | Culture Day (文化の日) | Promotes culture, freedom, and peace. |
| November 23 | Sunday | Labor Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日) | Honors labor and production. |
| November 24 | Monday | Substitute Holiday | For Labor Thanksgiving Day. |
✅ Total Public Holidays in Japan (2025): 19 days
🔔 Please note: Government offices and embassies may close during these dates, especially during Golden Week (April 29 – May 6), Obon (mid-August, though not an official holiday), and New Year holidays.
