Public Holidays in Japan, 2025
See all 16 public holidays and which day of the week they fall on.
Planning a day off?
If you work part-time or choose a daycare day, Monday gives you the most public holidays in 2025 (9 days). That's 9 more free days than Friday.
Planning a roster?
For scheduling: Monday is your most disrupted weekday over 2025 with 9 public holidays. Plan for reduced coverage or higher absence rates on Mondays.
Holiday breakdown by weekday
Monday9 holidays
2025
- Mon 13 JanComing of Age Day(成人の日)
- Mon 24 FebThe Emperor's Birthday(天皇誕生日)
- Mon 5 MayChildren's Day(こどもの日)
- Mon 21 JulMarine Day(海の日)
- Mon 11 AugMountain Day(山の日)
- Mon 15 SepRespect for the Aged Day(敬老の日)
- Mon 13 OctSports Day(スポーツの日)
- Mon 3 NovCulture Day(文化の日)
- Mon 24 NovLabour Thanksgiving Day(勤労感謝の日)
Tuesday4 holidays
2025
- Tue 11 FebFoundation Day(建国記念の日)
- Tue 29 AprShōwa Day(昭和の日)
- Tue 6 MayGreenery Day(みどりの日)
- Tue 23 SepAutumnal Equinox Day(秋分の日)
Wednesday1 holiday
2025
- Wed 1 JanNew Year's Day(元日)
Thursday1 holiday
2025
- Thu 20 MarVernal Equinox Day(春分の日)
Saturday1 holiday
2025
- Sat 3 MayConstitution Memorial Day(憲法記念日)
Working days overview
| Month | 2025 |
|---|---|
| January | 21(-2) |
| February | 18(-2) |
| March | 20(-1) |
| April | 21(-1) |
| May | 20(-2) |
| June | 21 |
| July | 22(-1) |
| August | 20(-1) |
| September | 20(-2) |
| October | 22(-1) |
| November | 18(-2) |
| December | 23 |
| Total | 246 |
Long weekends in 2025
11 Jan - 13 Jan
8 Feb - 11 Feb
Requires a bridge day
22 Feb - 24 Feb
20 Mar - 23 Mar
Requires a bridge day
26 Apr - 29 Apr
Requires a bridge day
3 May - 6 May
19 Jul - 21 Jul
9 Aug - 11 Aug
13 Sep - 15 Sep
20 Sep - 23 Sep
Requires a bridge day
11 Oct - 13 Oct
1 Nov - 3 Nov
22 Nov - 24 Nov
Scheduling impact for Japan
Japan’s public holiday calendar includes multiple holiday clusters, especially around Golden Week and year-end. Consecutive national holidays can create sharp drops in availability and unusual demand shifts.
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