Holiday Guide for Japan in 2020

Japan information

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.

List of National Holidays in Japan in 2020

	Wednesday January 1st New Year's Day Japan: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
	Monday January 13th  Long Weekend!  Coming-of-Age Day Japan: The day honors young Japanese who will reach the age of majority at any point during the year.
	Tuesday February 11th National Foundation Day Japan: Japan's National Day marks the traditional date on which according to legend Emperor Jimmu founded Japan in 660 BC
	Sunday February 23rd The Emperor's Birthday Japan: The birthday of the current Emperor of Japan is always celebrated as a national holiday
	Monday February 24th  Long Weekend!  The Emperor's Birthday Holiday Japan: Today is a public holiday as the birthday of the Emperor of Japan falls on a Sunday in 2020
	Friday March 20th  Long Weekend!  Vernal Equinox Day Japan: In Japan the vernal equinox is a welcome holiday as it marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring
	Wednesday April 29th Showa Day Japan: Honours the birthday of Emperor Hirohito, the reigning Emperor before, during, and after World War II
	Sunday May 3rd Constitution Memorial Day Japan: Commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of Japan on May 3rd 1947
	Monday May 4th  Long Weekend!  Greenery Day Japan: Celebrates nature. Festivities include the planting of a tree and the planting of seeds by the Emperor and Empress
	Tuesday May 5th Children's Day Japan: This is a day set aside to respect childrens personalities and to celebrate their happiness
	Wednesday May 6th Constitution Memorial Day Japan: Commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of Japan on May 3rd 1947
	Thursday July 23rd Marine Day Japan: In 2020, Marine Day is moved to the eve of the Olympics Opening Ceremony. Despite the postponement, it reamins a holiday on this date.
	Friday July 24th  Long Weekend!  Health-Sports Day Japan: In 2020, Sports Day is moved to the day of the Olympics Opening Ceremony
	Monday August 10th  Long Weekend!  Mountain Day Japan: In 2020, Mountain Day is moved to the day after the Olympics closing ceremony
	Monday September 21st  Long Weekend!  Respect for the Aged Day Japan: Respect of the Aged Day was established as a national holiday in 1966 to express respect for the elders in the community
	Tuesday September 22nd Autumnal Equinox Day Japan: The Autumnal Equinox marks the day that the sun crosses over the equator from the Northern to the Southern hemisphere
	Tuesday November 3rd Culture Day Japan: Culture Day is a day to honor traditional Japanese culture and promote the love of freedom and peace
	Monday November 23rd  Long Weekend!  Labour Thanksgiving Day Japan: Labor Thanksgiving Day is a modern name for the ritual of Harvest Festival

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.