Quick Facts
•Total holidays: Japan has 16 public holidays in 2017.
•Next Holiday: No upcoming holidays.
•Today: April 2 is not a holiday in Japan.
•Most holidays: May has the most holidays (3) in Japan.
•Long weekends: Japan has 11 potential long weekends in 2017.
•vs. Average: Japan has more holidays than the global average of 11.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2017 | New Year's Day元日 |
| Jan 9, 2017 | Coming of Age Day成人の日 |
| Feb 11, 2017 | Foundation Day建国記念の日 |
| Mar 20, 2017 | Vernal Equinox Day春分の日 |
| Apr 29, 2017 | Shōwa Day昭和の日 |
| May 3, 2017 | Constitution Memorial Day憲法記念日 |
| May 4, 2017 | Greenery Dayみどりの日 |
| May 5, 2017 | Children's Dayこどもの日 |
| Jul 17, 2017 | Marine Day海の日 |
| Aug 11, 2017 | Mountain Day山の日 |
| Sep 18, 2017 | Respect for the Aged Day敬老の日 |
| Sep 23, 2017 | Autumnal Equinox Day秋分の日 |
| Oct 9, 2017 | Health and Sports Day体育の日 |
| Nov 3, 2017 | Culture Day文化の日 |
| Nov 23, 2017 | Labour Thanksgiving Day勤労感謝の日 |
| Dec 23, 2017 | The Emperor's Birthday天皇誕生日 |
16 public holidays Japan 2017
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