Holidays in Japan (2025)
Public Holidays
18 daysNew Year's Day
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
🌉 Bridge DayVacation Tip:Take Monday and Tuesday off to connect with the weekend for a 5-day break
Take 2 days off, get 5 days totalComing of Age Day
Monday, January 13, 2025
📅 Long WeekendNational Foundation Day
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
🌉 Bridge DayVacation Tip:Take Monday off for 4-day weekend
Take 1 day off, get 4 days totalEmperor's Birthday
Sunday, February 23, 2025
📅 Long WeekendEmperor's Birthday (Substitute Holiday)
Monday, February 24, 2025
📅 Long WeekendVernal Equinox Day
Thursday, March 20, 2025
🌉 Bridge DayVacation Tip:Take Friday off for 4-day weekend
Take 1 day off, get 4 days totalShowa Day
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
🌉 Bridge DayVacation Tip:Take Monday off for 4-day weekend
Take 1 day off, get 4 days totalConstitution Memorial Day
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Greenery Day
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Children's Day
Monday, May 5, 2025
Marine Day
Monday, July 21, 2025
📅 Long WeekendMountain Day
Monday, August 11, 2025
📅 Long WeekendRespect for the Aged Day
Monday, September 15, 2025
📅 Long WeekendAutumnal Equinox Day
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
🌉 Bridge DayVacation Tip:Take Monday off for 4-day weekend
Take 1 day off, get 4 days totalHealth and Sports Day
Monday, October 13, 2025
📅 Long WeekendCulture Day
Monday, November 3, 2025
📅 Long WeekendLabour Thanksgiving Day
Sunday, November 23, 2025
📅 Long WeekendLabour Thanksgiving Day (Substitute Holiday)
Monday, November 24, 2025
📅 Long Weekend
📝 Important Public Holiday Information
General Information
- Based on Japan's National Holidays Act (国民の祝日に関する法律)
- When a national holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday becomes a substitute holiday
- A weekday between two national holidays becomes a holiday (creates Silver Week)
- Equinox dates are calculated by Japan's National Astronomical Observatory and announced annually
School Holidays
7 periodsSummer Break
Jul 20, 2024 (Sat) to Aug 31, 2024 (Sat)
43 daysWinter Break
Dec 26, 2024 (Thu) to Jan 6, 2025 (Mon)
12 daysSpring Break
Mar 25, 2025 (Tue) to Apr 5, 2025 (Sat)
12 daysSummer Break
Jul 19, 2025 (Sat) to Aug 24, 2025 (Sun)
37 daysWinter Break
Dec 24, 2025 (Wed) to Jan 6, 2026 (Tue)
14 daysSpring Break
Mar 24, 2026 (Tue) to Apr 4, 2026 (Sat)
12 daysSummer Break
Jul 20, 2026 (Mon) to Aug 31, 2026 (Mon)
43 days
📝 Important School Holiday Information
General Information
- Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods
- Three-term system (gakki)
- Academic year runs from April to March
- Calendar standardized by MEXT (Ministry of Education)
- Regional variations permitted by municipalities
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