Japan Holidays 2021
Complete list of holidays and observances in Japan for the year 2021.
January
Fri 1
New Year's Day
Public holiday
Fri 1
January 1 Bank Holiday
Public holiday
Sat 2
January 2 Bank Holiday
Public holiday
Sun 3
January 3 Bank Holiday
Public holiday
Mon 11
Coming of Age Day
Public holiday
February
Tue 2
Setsubun
Observance
Thu 11
National Foundation Day
Public holiday
Tue 23
Emperor's Birthday
Public holiday
March
Wed 3
Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival
Observance
Sat 20
Spring Equinox
Public holiday
April
Thu 29
Shōwa Day
Public holiday
May
Mon 3
Constitution Memorial Day
Public holiday
Tue 4
Greenery Day
Public holiday
Wed 5
Children's Day
Public holiday
Sun 9
Mother's Day
Observance
July
Wed 7
Star Festival
Observance
Thu 22
Sea Day
Public holiday
Fri 23
Sports Day
Public holiday
August
Sun 8
Mountain Day
Public holiday
Mon 9
Day off for Mountain Day
Public holiday
September
Mon 20
Respect for the Aged Day
Public holiday
Thu 23
Autumn Equinox
Public holiday
November
Wed 3
Culture Day
Public holiday
Mon 15
7-5-3 Day
Observance
Tue 23
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Public holiday
December
Sat 25
Christmas
Observance
Fri 31
December 31 Bank Holiday
Public holiday