Below you'll find 2023's official holidays for Japan. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.
Japan Public Holidays 2023
Japan
There are 17 public holidays in Japan for 2023. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.
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| Date | Day | Holiday name |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-01 | Sun | New Year's Day |
| 2023-01-02 | Mon | New Year's Day (substitute day) |
| 2023-01-09 | Mon | Coming of Age Day |
| 2023-02-11 | Sat | Foundation Day |
| 2023-02-23 | Thu | Emperor's Birthday |
| 2023-03-21 | Tue | Spring Equinox Day |
| 2023-04-29 | Sat | Showa Day |
| 2023-05-03 | Wed | Constitution Day |
| 2023-05-04 | Thu | Greenery Day |
| 2023-05-05 | Fri | Children's Day |
| 2023-07-17 | Mon | Marine Day |
| 2023-08-11 | Fri | Mountain Day |
| 2023-09-18 | Mon | Respect-for-the-Aged Day |
| 2023-09-23 | Sat | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| 2023-10-09 | Mon | Sports Day |
| 2023-11-03 | Fri | Culture Day |
| 2023-11-23 | Thu | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
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