Japan Holidays 2025
Complete list of public holidays, bank holidays, and observances in Japan for 2025.
January
New Year's Day
Also known as: 元日, Ganjitsu
元日 (Ganjitsu) - Celebrates the beginning of the new year
Forex Market Closure
Global forex markets closed for New Year's Day
Japanese New Year Holiday
Tokyo Stock Exchange closed for New Year holidays
Japanese New Year Holiday
Tokyo Stock Exchange closed for New Year holidays
Coming of Age Day
Also known as: 成人の日, Seijin no Hi
成人の日 (Seijin no Hi) - Celebrates young people reaching adulthood
February
National Foundation Day
Also known as: 建国記念の日, Kenkoku Kinen no Hi
建国記念の日 (Kenkoku Kinen no Hi) - Commemorates the founding of Japan
Emperor's Birthday
Also known as: 天皇誕生日, Tennō Tanjōbi
天皇誕生日 (Tennō Tanjōbi) - Celebrates Emperor Naruhito's birthday
March
Ash Wednesday
First day of Lent in Western Christianity
Vernal Equinox Day
Also known as: 春分の日, Shunbun no Hi
春分の日 (Shunbun no Hi) - Celebrates the spring equinox
April
Palm Sunday
Commemorates Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem
Good Friday
Also known as: Viernes Santo, Karfreitag, Vendredi Saint
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Easter Sunday
Also known as: Pascua, Ostern, Pâques, Pasqua
Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ
Showa Day
Also known as: 昭和の日, Shōwa no Hi
昭和の日 (Shōwa no Hi) - Honors Emperor Shōwa and reflects on the Shōwa era
Golden Week
Tokyo Stock Exchange closed for Golden Week holidays
May
Labour Day
International markets closed for Labour Day
Constitution Memorial Day
Also known as: 憲法記念日, Kenpō Kinenbi
憲法記念日 (Kenpō Kinenbi) - Commemorates the 1947 Constitution
Greenery Day
Also known as: みどりの日, Midori no Hi
みどりの日 (Midori no Hi) - Appreciation for nature
Children's Day
Also known as: こどもの日, Kodomo no Hi, Boy's Day
こどもの日 (Kodomo no Hi) - Celebrates children and their happiness
Substitute Holiday
Also known as: 振替休日, Furikae Kyūjitsu
振替休日 (Furikae Kyūjitsu) - Substitute for Children's Day falling on Monday
June
Pentecost
Also known as: Whit Sunday, Pfingsten, Pentecôte
Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles
July
Marine Day
Also known as: 海の日, Umi no Hi
海の日 (Umi no Hi) - Appreciation for the ocean and maritime activities
August
Mountain Day
Also known as: 山の日, Yama no Hi
山の日 (Yama no Hi) - Appreciation for mountains
September
Respect for the Aged Day
Also known as: 敬老の日, Keirō no Hi
敬老の日 (Keirō no Hi) - Honors elderly citizens
Autumnal Equinox Day
Also known as: 秋分の日, Shūbun no Hi
秋分の日 (Shūbun no Hi) - Celebrates the autumn equinox
October
Health and Sports Day
Also known as: スポーツの日, Supōtsu no Hi, Sports Day
スポーツの日 (Supōtsu no Hi) - Promotes sports and healthy lifestyle
November
Culture Day
Also known as: 文化の日, Bunka no Hi
文化の日 (Bunka no Hi) - Promotes culture, arts, and academic achievement
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Also known as: 勤労感謝の日, Kinrō Kansha no Hi
勤労感謝の日 (Kinrō Kansha no Hi) - Commemorates labor and production
Substitute Holiday
Also known as: 振替休日, Furikae Kyūjitsu
振替休日 (Furikae Kyūjitsu) - Substitute for Labor Thanksgiving Day falling on Sunday
December
Christmas Day
Major global markets closed for Christmas
Forex Market Closure
Global forex markets closed for Christmas (rare full closure)
New Year's Eve
Many global markets closed or early close for New Year's Eve