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2025 Holidays - Japan

Name: New Year's Holiday
Start: 2025-12-31
End: 2025-12-31
Location: Japan

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Name	Weekday	Date	Type	Subdivisions
New Year's Day	Wednesday	Jan. 1, 2025	National	All
Local name: 元日 (Ganjitsu) Observed on January 1, celebrating the start of the new year with family gatherings and traditional meals (osechi).
New Year's Holiday	Thursday	Jan. 2, 2025	Government	All
Local name: 年末年始休暇 (Nenmatsu Nenshi Kyūka) Official government closure typically observed from December 29 to January 3, allowing public sector employees time off around the New Year. While not a national holiday (most private businesses may operate at their discretion), government offices and many public services suspend operations during this period.
New Year's Holiday	Friday	Jan. 3, 2025	Government	All
Local name: 年末年始休暇 (Nenmatsu Nenshi Kyūka) Official government closure typically observed from December 29 to January 3, allowing public sector employees time off around the New Year. While not a national holiday (most private businesses may operate at their discretion), government offices and many public services suspend operations during this period.
Coming-of-Age Day	Monday	Jan. 13, 2025	National	All
Local name: 成人の日 (Seijin no Hi) Observed on the second Monday in January, celebrating young people who have turned 20 in the past year, marking their transition to adulthood.
National Foundation Day	Tuesday	Feb. 11, 2025	National	All
Local name: 建国記念の日 (Kenkoku Kinen no Hi) Observed on February 11, commemorating the founding of the nation and promoting patriotic spirit.
The Emperor's Birthday (In Lieu)	Monday	Feb. 24, 2025	National	All
Local name: 天皇誕生日 (Tennō Tanjōbi) A public holiday marking the reigning Emperor’s birthday, a time for national reflection and celebration.
Vernal Equinox Day *	Thursday	March 20, 2025	National	All
Local name: 春分の日 (Shunbun no Hi) A day around March 20 or 21, celebrating nature’s renewal and honoring ancestors by visiting family graves.
Showa Day	Tuesday	April 29, 2025	National	All
Local name: 昭和の日 (Shōwa no Hi) Observed on April 29, honoring the birthday of Emperor Shōwa and encouraging reflection on the Showa era.
Constitution Memorial Day	Saturday	May 3, 2025	National	All
Local name: 憲法記念日 (Kenpō Kinenbi) Observed on May 3, celebrating the 1947 Constitution and encouraging reflection on democracy and rights.
Children's Day	Monday	May 5, 2025	National	All
Local name: こどもの日 (Kodomo no Hi) Observed on May 5, celebrating children’s happiness, health, and growth.
Greenery Day (In Lieu)	Tuesday	May 6, 2025	National	All
Local name: みどりの日 (Midori no Hi) Observed on May 4, celebrating nature and fostering environmental awareness.
Marine Day	Monday	July 21, 2025	National	All
Local name: 海の日 (Umi no Hi) Observed on the third Monday in July, expressing gratitude for the ocean’s bounty and maritime traditions.
Mountain Day	Monday	Aug. 11, 2025	National	All
Local name: 山の日 (Yama no Hi) Observed on August 11, celebrating Japan’s mountains and encouraging appreciation of nature.
Respect for the Aged Day	Monday	Sept. 15, 2025	National	All
Local name: 敬老の日 (Keirō no Hi) Observed on the third Monday in September, honoring the elderly and their contributions.
Autumnal Equinox Day *	Tuesday	Sept. 23, 2025	National	All
Local name: 秋分の日 (Shūbun no Hi) A day around September 22 or 23, celebrating nature’s balance and paying respects to ancestors.
Health-Sports Day	Monday	Oct. 13, 2025	National	All
Local name: スポーツの日 (Supōtsu no Hi) Observed on the second Monday in October, promoting an active lifestyle, health, and sportsmanship.
Culture Day	Monday	Nov. 3, 2025	National	All
Local name: 文化の日 (Bunka no Hi) Observed on November 3, celebrating culture, the arts, and academic endeavor.
Labour Thanksgiving Day (In Lieu)	Monday	Nov. 24, 2025	National	All
Local name: 勤労感謝の日 (Kinrō Kansha no Hi) Observed on November 23, honoring the value of labor and giving thanks for workers’ efforts.
New Year's Holiday	Monday	Dec. 29, 2025	Government	All
Local name: 年末年始休暇 (Nenmatsu Nenshi Kyūka) Official government closure typically observed from December 29 to January 3, allowing public sector employees time off around the New Year. While not a national holiday (most private businesses may operate at their discretion), government offices and many public services suspend operations during this period.
New Year's Holiday	Tuesday	Dec. 30, 2025	Government	All
Local name: 年末年始休暇 (Nenmatsu Nenshi Kyūka) Official government closure typically observed from December 29 to January 3, allowing public sector employees time off around the New Year. While not a national holiday (most private businesses may operate at their discretion), government offices and many public services suspend operations during this period.
New Year's Holiday	Wednesday	Dec. 31, 2025	Government	All
Local name: 年末年始休暇 (Nenmatsu Nenshi Kyūka) Official government closure typically observed from December 29 to January 3, allowing public sector employees time off around the New Year. While not a national holiday (most private businesses may operate at their discretion), government offices and many public services suspend operations during this period.

* Estimated holiday dates

We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.

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Japan Public Holiday Observance Rules

1. General Observance

- Public holidays in Japan are established by the Public Holiday Law and published in the official holiday calendar.

- These holidays include national celebrations (e.g., National Foundation Day, Emperor’s Birthday) and seasonal observances (e.g., Vernal Equinox Day, Autumnal Equinox Day).

2. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Sunday

- If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday becomes a public holiday, known as Holiday Transfer Day (振替休日, Furikae Kyūjitsu).

- This ensures that employees receive a weekday off in lieu of the holiday falling on a Sunday.

3. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Saturday

- If a public holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on that day.

- There is no automatic substitution to another weekday.

4. Consecutive Holidays (Golden Week & Silver Week)

- Japan has periods of consecutive public holidays, such as Golden Week (April 29 to early May) and Silver Week (September, when holidays align).

- These consecutive holidays create extended breaks for workers, but they are not "bridge holidays" in the formal sense.

5. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)

- If a single non-holiday day falls between two public holidays, it automatically becomes a public holiday under the Holiday Transfer Law.

- This creates long weekends or extended breaks without requiring additional employer action.

6. Additional Notes

- Employers must adhere to the official holiday calendar published by the Japanese government.

- Employees working on a public holiday are entitled to compensatory leave or premium pay as prescribed by Japanese labor law.

- For the most up-to-date information, always consult the latest official holiday calendar and any government announcements.

2025 Holidays - Japan

Japan workweek and weekend

Japan Public Holiday Observance Rules

1. General Observance

2. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Sunday

3. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Saturday

4. Consecutive Holidays (Golden Week & Silver Week)

5. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)

6. Additional Notes

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2025 Holidays - Japan

Japan workweek and weekend

Japan Public Holiday Observance Rules

1. General Observance

2. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Sunday

3. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Saturday

4. Consecutive Holidays (Golden Week & Silver Week)

5. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)

6. Additional Notes

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