Japan Public Holidays 2025
Japan observes 19 national public holidays in 2025. The first falls on January 1, 2025 (元日) and the last on November 24, 2025 (勤労感謝の日 (振替休日)). Of these, 4 land on a weekend, which is worth checking if you are counting on days off from work.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 元日 | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| 成人の日 | January 13, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| 建国記念の日 | February 11, 2025 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| 天皇誕生日 | February 23, 2025 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| 天皇誕生日 (振替休日) | February 24, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| 春分の日 | March 20, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| 昭和の日 | April 29, 2025 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| 憲法記念日 | May 3, 2025 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| みどりの日 | May 4, 2025 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| こどもの日 | May 5, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| みどりの日 (振替休日) | May 6, 2025 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| 海の日 | July 21, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| 山の日 | August 11, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| 敬老の日 | September 15, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| 秋分の日 | September 23, 2025 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| スポーツの日 | October 13, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| 文化の日 | November 3, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| 勤労感謝の日 | November 23, 2025 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| 勤労感謝の日 (振替休日) | November 24, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
May is the densest month for holidays, which tends to shape travel and shopping patterns. Use the table below to see each 2025 holiday in Japan, when it happens and which day of the week it lands on. We track national holidays only, leaving out regional variations, so the list stays consistent and easy to compare with other countries.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2025?
Japan has 19 national public holidays in 2025. The first is 元日 on January 1, 2025 and the last is 勤労感謝の日 (振替休日) on November 24, 2025.
What is the first public holiday of 2025 in Japan?
The first public holiday of 2025 is 元日, which falls on January 1, 2025, a Wednesday.
What is the last public holiday of 2025 in Japan?
The final national public holiday of 2025 is 勤労感謝の日 (振替休日) on November 24, 2025, a Monday.
Are regional holidays included for Japan?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Japan are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for Japan
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Japan public holiday calendar across years: