Japan Holidays 2023
Complete list of holidays and observances in Japan for the year 2023.
January
Sun 1
New Year's Day
Public holiday
Sun 1
January 1 Bank Holiday
Public holiday
Mon 2
Day off for New Year's Day
Public holiday
Mon 2
January 2 Bank Holiday
Public holiday
Tue 3
January 3 Bank Holiday
Public holiday
Mon 9
Coming of Age Day
Public holiday
February
Fri 3
Setsubun
Observance
Sat 11
National Foundation Day
Public holiday
Thu 23
Emperor's Birthday
Public holiday
March
Fri 3
Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival
Observance
Tue 21
Spring Equinox
Public holiday
April
Sat 29
Shōwa Day
Public holiday
May
Wed 3
Constitution Memorial Day
Public holiday
Thu 4
Greenery Day
Public holiday
Fri 5
Children's Day
Public holiday
Sun 14
Mother's Day
Observance
July
Fri 7
Star Festival
Observance
Mon 17
Sea Day
Public holiday
August
Fri 11
Mountain Day
Public holiday
September
Mon 18
Respect for the Aged Day
Public holiday
Sat 23
Autumn Equinox
Public holiday
October
Mon 9
Sports Day
Public holiday
November
Fri 3
Culture Day
Public holiday
Wed 15
7-5-3 Day
Observance
Thu 23
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Public holiday
December
Mon 25
Christmas
Observance
Sun 31
December 31 Bank Holiday
Public holiday