National Holidays in Japan in 2018

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 2018

Day Date Holiday Name Type Comments
Monday New Year's Day National Holiday
Tuesday Bank Holiday Not A Public Holiday Banks only
Wednesday Bank Holiday Not A Public Holiday Banks only
Monday Coming-of-Age Day National Holiday 2nd Monday of January
Sunday National Foundation Day National Holiday National Day
Monday National Foundation Day (in lieu) National Holiday National Day
Wednesday Vernal Equinox Day National Holiday March 20 or March 21
Sunday Showa Day National Holiday Part of Golden Week
Monday Showa Day National Holiday Part of Golden Week
Thursday Constitution Memorial Day National Holiday Part of Golden Week
Friday Greenery Day National Holiday Part of Golden Week
Saturday Children's Day National Holiday Part of Golden Week
Monday Marine Day National Holiday 3rd Monday of July
Saturday Mountain Day National Holiday
Monday Obon Not A Public Holiday Not a public holiday
Tuesday Obon Not A Public Holiday Not a public holiday
Wednesday Obon Not A Public Holiday Not a public holiday
Monday Respect for the Aged Day National Holiday 3rd Monday of September
Sunday Autumnal Equinox Day National Holiday
Monday Autumnal Equinox Day (in lieu) National Holiday
Monday Health-Sports Day National Holiday 2nd Monday of October
Saturday Culture Day National Holiday November 3rd or following Monday if it falls on a Sunday
Friday Labour Thanksgiving Day National Holiday November 23rd or following Monday if it falls on a Sunday
Sunday The Emperor's Birthday National Holiday February 23rd or following Monday if it falls on a Sunday
Monday The Emperor's Birthday (in lieu) National Holiday February 23rd or following Monday if it falls on a Sunday
Monday Bank Holiday Not A Public Holiday Banks only
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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.