Public Holiday

August 12, 2024 is National Holiday in Japan. Rules for Compensatory 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 […]

September 16, 2024, is Respect for the Aged Day, a National Holiday in Japan.

September 23, 2024, is Autumnal Equinox Day, a national holiday in Japan.

September 23, 2024 is Public Holiday in Japan. Rules for Compensatory National Holiday in Japan.

October 14 , 2024 is Sports Day and Public Holiday in Japan.  

November 3, 2024, is Culture Day, a National Holiday in Japan.  

November 4, 2024 is National Holiday in Japan. Rules for Compensatory National Holiday in Japan.

November 23, 2024, is Labor Thanksgiving Day, a National Holiday in Japan.  

New Year’s Holiday Season. Rules for Compensatory National Holiday in Japan. Public servants are granted holidays from December 29th to January 3rd by law.

January 1, 2025, is New Year’s Day, a National Holiday in Japan.  

January 13, 2025, is Coming of Age Day, a National Holiday in Japan.