Jan 1
New Year's Day
The first day of the year in Japan
Jan 13
Coming of Age Day
Holiday celebrating young people who have reached the age of 20
Feb 11
National Foundation Day
Day to celebrate the founding of the nation of Japan
Feb 23
Emperor's Birthday
Holiday celebrating the birth of Emperor Naruhito
Feb 24
Emperor's Birthday Observed
Compensatory holiday for Emperor's Birthday
Mar 20
Vernal Equinox Day
Holiday celebrating the arrival of spring
Apr 29
Showa Day
Holiday commemorating the birthday of Emperor Showa
May 3
Constitution Memorial Day
Holiday commemorating the enactment of Japan's post-war constitution
May 4
Greenery Day
Holiday for appreciating nature and life
May 5
Children's Day
Holiday celebrating children's personalities and their health and happiness
May 6
Substitute Holiday
Public holiday during Golden Week
Jul 23
Marine Day
Holiday to appreciate the blessings of the ocean (rescheduled due to Tokyo Olympics)
Jul 24
Sports Day
Holiday to promote sports (rescheduled due to Tokyo Olympics)
Aug 10
Mountain Day
Holiday to appreciate mountains (rescheduled due to Tokyo Olympics)
Sep 21
Respect for the Aged Day
Holiday to honor elderly citizens
Sep 22
Autumnal Equinox Day
Holiday to honor ancestors and remember the dead
Nov 3
Culture Day
Holiday to promote culture and academic freedom
Nov 23
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Holiday to express gratitude to workers
1. According to labor laws, employees are entitled to additional leave on statutory holidays.
2. When a statutory holiday falls on a weekend, the following workday is designated as a compensatory day off.