Japan public holidays 2024
- Public holidays
- 21
- On a weekend
- 7
- Long weekends
- 12
Japan public holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| January 8 | Monday | Coming of Age Day |
| February 11 | Sunday | Foundation Day |
| February 12 | Monday | Foundation Day (substitute day) |
| February 23 | Friday | Emperor's Birthday |
| March 20 | Wednesday | Spring Equinox Day |
| April 29 | Monday | Showa Day |
| May 3 | Friday | Constitution Day |
| May 4 | Saturday | Greenery Day |
| May 5 | Sunday | Children's Day |
| May 6 | Monday | Children's Day (substitute day) |
| July 15 | Monday | Marine Day |
| August 11 | Sunday | Mountain Day |
| August 12 | Monday | Mountain Day (substitute day) |
| September 16 | Monday | Respect-for-the-Aged Day |
| September 22 | Sunday | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| September 23 | Monday | Autumnal Equinox Day (substitute day) |
| October 14 | Monday | Sports Day |
| November 3 | Sunday | Culture Day |
| November 4 | Monday | Culture Day (substitute day) |
| November 23 | Saturday | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2024
- December 30 – January 13 days off
- January 6 – January 83 days off
- February 10 – February 123 days off
- February 23 – February 253 days off
- April 27 – April 293 days off
- May 3 – May 64 days off
- July 13 – July 153 days off
- August 10 – August 123 days off
- September 14 – September 163 days off
- September 21 – September 233 days off
- October 12 – October 143 days off
- November 2 – November 43 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| January 2 | Tuesday | January 2nd |
| January 3 | Wednesday | January 3rd |
| November 15 | Friday | Seven-Five-Three Festival |
| December 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| December 31 | Tuesday | New Year's Eve |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2024?
Japan has 21 public holidays in 2024; 7 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2024?
In 2024, Japan has 12 long weekends of three days or more, and 0 more if you take one bridge day off.