National Holidays in Japan in 2015

Japan observes 16 national holidays throughout the year. On these days schools and public offices are closed, and many employers give workers the day off. June and December are the only months without a national holiday.

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List of Holidays in Japan in 2015

Day Date Holiday Name Type Comments
Thursday New Year's Day National Holiday
Monday Coming-of-Age Day National Holiday 2nd Monday of January
Wednesday National Foundation Day National Holiday National Day
Saturday Vernal Equinox Day National Holiday March 20 or March 21
Wednesday Showa Day National Holiday Part of Golden Week
Sunday Constitution Memorial Day National Holiday Part of Golden Week
Monday Greenery Day National Holiday Part of Golden Week
Tuesday Children's Day National Holiday Part of Golden Week
Wednesday Constitution Memorial Day National Holiday As Constitution Memorial Day falls on a Sunday
Monday Marine Day National Holiday 3rd Monday of July
Monday Respect for the Aged Day National Holiday 3rd Monday of September
Tuesday Public Holiday National Holiday Bridge holiday. Creates 'Silver Week'
Wednesday Autumnal Equinox Day National Holiday
Monday Health-Sports Day National Holiday 2nd Monday of October
Tuesday Culture Day National Holiday November 3rd or following Monday if it falls on a Sunday
Monday Labour Thanksgiving Day National Holiday November 23 or following Monday if it falls on a Sunday
Wednesday The Emperor's Birthday National Holiday February 23rd or following Monday if it falls on a Sunday
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Notes

  • If Respect for the aged day falls on 21 September and Autumnal Equinox falls in 23 September, then 22 September is declared a holiday - creating 'Silver Week'.
  • With the exception of New Year's Day, if a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following day is treated as a holiday instead.