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Public holidays in Japan 2025

The following is a complete list of public holidays in Japan. Public holidays when all residents have time off from work are often called red days. This list contains red days, but also public holidays that are only celebrated without time off from work and school.

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Holiday nameDateHoliday typeWhen
New Year January 1, 2025 Public holiday in 222 days
January 2nd January 2, 2025 Bank holiday in 223 days
January 3rd January 3, 2025 Bank holiday in 224 days
Coming of Age Day January 13, 2025 Public holiday in 234 days
Foundation Day February 11, 2025 Public holiday in 263 days
Emperor's Birthday February 23, 2025 Public holiday in 275 days
March equinox March 20, 2025 Public holiday in 300 days
Shōwa Day April 29, 2025 Public holiday in 340 days
Constitution Day May 3, 2025 Public holiday in 344 days
Greenery Day May 4, 2025 Public holiday in 345 days
Children's Day May 5, 2025 Public holiday in 346 days
Marine Day July 21, 2025 Public holiday in 423 days
Mountain Day August 11, 2025 Public holiday in 444 days
Respect for the Aged Day September 15, 2025 Public holiday in 479 days
Autumnal Equinox Day September 23, 2025 Public holiday in 487 days
Health and Sports Day October 13, 2025 Public holiday in 507 days
Culture Day November 3, 2025 Public holiday in 528 days
Seven-Five-Three Festival November 15, 2025 Observance day in 540 days
Labor Thanksgiving Day November 23, 2025 Public holiday in 548 days
Christmas Day December 25, 2025 Observance day in 580 days
New Year's Eve December 31, 2025 Bank holiday in 586 days