2025 JAPAN HOLIDAYS
The next public holiday in Japan is
23rd November, SaturdayLabor Thanksgiving Day
List of National and Regional Public Holidays of Japan in 2025
Public Holidays in Japan
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Saturday Nov 23, 2024
The upcoming Japan holiday Labor Thanksgiving Day is in 18 days from today.
Christmas Day
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
The upcoming Japan holiday Christmas Day is in 50 days from today.
List of Popular Celebration Days of United States in 2025
DAY | DATE | HOLIDAY |
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SundaySun | Jan 12, 2025Jan 12 | National Pharmacists Day |
SundaySun | Jan 19, 2025Jan 19 | National Popcorn Day |
SundaySun | Feb 02, 2025Feb 02 | Groundhog Day |
WednesdayWed | Feb 05, 2025Feb 05 | National Signing Day |
FridayFri | Feb 07, 2025Feb 07 | National Wear Red Day |
SundaySun | Feb 09, 2025Feb 09 | National Pizza Day |
ThursdayThu | Feb 13, 2025Feb 13 | Galentine's Day |
FridayFri | Feb 14, 2025Feb 14 | Valentine's Day |
SaturdaySat | Feb 15, 2025Feb 15 | National Bagel Day |
TuesdayTue | Feb 18, 2025Feb 18 | National Drink Wine Day |
SaturdaySat | Feb 22, 2025Feb 22 | National Margarita Day |
TuesdayTue | Mar 04, 2025Mar 04 | National Pancake Day |
FridayFri | Mar 07, 2025Mar 07 | National Cereal Day |
FridayFri | Mar 07, 2025Mar 07 | National Employee Appreciation Day |
SundaySun | Mar 09, 2025Mar 09 | Daylight savings |
MondayMon | Mar 10, 2025Mar 10 | National Napping Day |
FridayFri | Mar 14, 2025Mar 14 | National Walkout Day |
FridayFri | Mar 14, 2025Mar 14 | National Pi Day |
ThursdayThu | Mar 20, 2025Mar 20 | National Proposal Day |
SundaySun | Mar 23, 2025Mar 23 | National Puppy Day |
SundaySun | Mar 30, 2025Mar 30 | National Doctor Day |
WednesdayWed | Apr 02, 2025Apr 02 | National Walking Day |
ThursdayThu | Apr 03, 2025Apr 03 | National Burrito Day |
MondayMon | Apr 07, 2025Apr 07 | National Beer Day |
FridayFri | Apr 11, 2025Apr 11 | National Pet Day |
SaturdaySat | Apr 12, 2025Apr 12 | National Grilled Cheese Day |
ThursdayThu | May 01, 2025May 01 | National Day Of Prayer |
SundaySun | May 11, 2025May 11 | Mother's Day |
SundaySun | May 25, 2025May 25 | National Towel Day |
SundaySun | May 25, 2025May 25 | National Wine Day |
FridayFri | Jun 06, 2025Jun 06 | National Donut Day |
SundaySun | Jun 08, 2025Jun 08 | National Best Friends Day |
SundaySun | Jun 15, 2025Jun 15 | Father's Day |
SaturdaySat | Jun 21, 2025Jun 21 | National Selfie Day |
SundaySun | Jun 22, 2025Jun 22 | National Kissing Day |
SundaySun | Jul 13, 2025Jul 13 | National French Fry Day |
MondayMon | Jul 14, 2025Jul 14 | National Nude Day |
WednesdayWed | Jul 16, 2025Jul 16 | National Hot Dog Day |
SundaySun | Jul 20, 2025Jul 20 | National Ice Cream Day |
WednesdayWed | Jul 23, 2025Jul 23 | Amazon Prime Day |
ThursdayThu | Jul 24, 2025Jul 24 | National Tequila Day |
TuesdayTue | Jul 29, 2025Jul 29 | National Chicken Wing Day |
FridayFri | Aug 01, 2025Aug 01 | National Girlfriends Day |
SundaySun | Aug 03, 2025Aug 03 | National Sister Day |
ThursdayThu | Sep 18, 2025Sep 18 | National Cheeseburger Day |
FridayFri | Oct 03, 2025Oct 03 | National Boyfriends Day |
SaturdaySat | Oct 04, 2025Oct 04 | National Vodka Day |
SaturdaySat | Oct 04, 2025Oct 04 | National Taco Day |
ThursdayThu | Oct 09, 2025Oct 09 | Leif Erikson Day |
SaturdaySat | Oct 18, 2025Oct 18 | Sweetest Day |
WednesdayWed | Oct 29, 2025Oct 29 | National Cat Day |
FridayFri | Oct 31, 2025Oct 31 | Halloween |
MondayMon | Nov 03, 2025Nov 03 | National Sandwich Day |
FridayFri | Nov 28, 2025Nov 28 | Black Friday |
MondayMon | Dec 01, 2025Dec 01 | Cyber Monday |
SaturdaySat | Dec 06, 2025Dec 06 | Candle Day |
TuesdayTue | Dec 09, 2025Dec 09 | National Pastry Day |
FridayFri | Dec 19, 2025Dec 19 | National Ugly Sweater day |
2025 Public Holidays Japan Service
The above is the list of 2025 public holidays declared in Japan which includes federal, regional government holidays and popular observances. We also provide Japan holiday calendar for 2025 in Word, Excel, PDF and printable online formats.
National holidays in Japan are established in accordance with 1948 law that provides guidelines on public holidays. Japan has 16 national holidays held every year. A holiday that falls on a Sunday dictates that the following day which is Monday turned to a holiday too. Government services are not offered during holidays and schools as well as most businesses remain closed.
The Japanese people observe two major religions. They are Buddhism and Shinto. Shinto is based on Japanese culture while Buddhism is a foreign religion though practices by a big number of people. Religious holidays are mostly based on these two religions. Buddhists celebrate Vesak which is the major festivals of the year. The celebration is observed to commemorate Buddha's birthday.
New Year celebration is the major public holiday that is celebrated in Japan. On the eve of the New Year, Japanese citizens hold celebrations marked with numerous events till the morning of the New Year. The day starts with viewing the New Year’s first sunrise which is traditionally believed to be the representative of the just started year.
National Foundation day is observed to commemorate the day Japan became a nation. Cultural festivities and military shows mark the holiday. Constitution Memorial Day is the day observed in remembrance of the day the constitution of Japan became an enforcer of the law.
One of the unique holidays by the Japanese people is called coming of age. On this day the young men and women who are 20 years of age are considered adults. Other exciting Japanese holidays include Showa day, Vernal Equinox Day, greenery day and many others.