Quick Facts
•Total holidays: Japan has 16 public holidays in 2071.
•Next Holiday: New Year's Day on January 1 (16341 days away).
•Today: April 6 is not a holiday in Japan.
•Most holidays: May has the most holidays (3) in Japan.
•Long weekends: Japan has 13 potential long weekends in 2071.
•vs. Average: Japan has more holidays than the global average of 11.
Japan has 16 national public holidays (祝日, shukujitsu) — one of the highest counts among developed nations. A unique feature of Japanese holiday law is the 'sandwich rule': if a working day falls between two national holidays, it automatically becomes a holiday too. Golden Week in late April/early May combines four holidays in quick succession, creating one of the world's busiest travel periods. When a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday becomes a substitute holiday.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2071 | New Year's Day元日 |
| Jan 12, 2071 | Coming of Age Day成人の日 |
| Feb 11, 2071 | Foundation Day建国記念の日 |
| Feb 23, 2071 | The Emperor's Birthday天皇誕生日 |
| Mar 20, 2071 | Vernal Equinox Day春分の日 |
| Apr 29, 2071 | Shōwa Day昭和の日 |
| May 4, 2071 | Constitution Memorial Day憲法記念日 |
| May 4, 2071 | Greenery Dayみどりの日 |
| May 5, 2071 | Children's Dayこどもの日 |
| Jul 20, 2071 | Marine Day海の日 |
| Aug 11, 2071 | Mountain Day山の日 |
| Sep 21, 2071 | Respect for the Aged Day敬老の日 |
| Sep 23, 2071 | Autumnal Equinox Day秋分の日 |
| Oct 12, 2071 | Sports Dayスポーツの日 |
| Nov 3, 2071 | Culture Day文化の日 |
| Nov 23, 2071 | Labour Thanksgiving Day勤労感謝の日 |
16 public holidays Japan 2071
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🏆Japan has 16 public holidays in 2071.
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