Public Holiday

February 11, 2025, is National Foundation Day, a National Holiday in Japan.  

February 23, 2025, is Emperor’s Birthday, a National Holiday in Japan.  

February 24, 2025 is National Holiday in Japan. Rules for Compensatory National Holiday in Japan.

March 20, 2025, is Vernal Equinox Day, a National Holiday in Japan.  

April 29, 2025, is Showa Day, a National Holiday in Japan.  

May 3, 2025, is Constitution Memorial Day, a National Holiday in Japan.  

May 4, 2025, is Vernal Equinox Day, a National Holiday in Japan.  

May 5, 2025, is Children’s Day, a National Holiday in Japan.  

May 6, 2025 is National Holiday in Japan. Rules for Compensatory National Holiday in Japan.

July 21, 2025, is Marine Day, a National Holiday in Japan.  

August 11, 2025, is Mountain Day, a National Holiday in Japan.  

Obon is not an official public holiday in Japan, but it is widely observed as a time for family gatherings and ancestral worship. Many businesses and offices close or operate on reduced hours during this period, allowing employees to take time off work to travel to their hometowns and participate in Obon traditions. As a result, Obon […]