Check Japan Public holidays for the calendar year 2021. Find 2021 public holidays in Japan for New Year’s Day, Coming of Age Day, National Foundation Day, Emperor’s Birthday, Vernal Equinox Day, Showa Day, Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day, Children’s Day and Marine Day.
The rescheduling of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games to 2021 has prompted Japan again to reshuffle its national holiday calendar.
Japan Public Holidays 2021 | ||||
No | Month | Day | Week Day | Holiday |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | January | 1 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
2 | January | 11 | Monday | Coming of Age Day |
3 | February | 11 | Thursday | National Foundation Day |
4 | February | 23 | Tuesday | Emperor’s Birthday |
5 | March | 20 | Saturday | Vernal Equinox Day |
6 | April | 29 | Thursday | Showa Day |
7 | May | 3 | Monday | Constitution Memorial Day |
8 | May | 4 | Tuesday | Greenery Day |
9 | May | 5 | Wednesday | Children’s Day |
10 | July | 22 | Thursday | Marine Day |
11 | July | 23 | Friday | Sports Day |
12 | August | 9 | Monday | Mountain Day (Observed Day) |
13 | September | 20 | Monday | Respect for the Aged Day |
14 | September | 23 | Thursday | Autumnal Equinox Day |
15 | November | 3 | Wednesday | Culture Day |
16 | November | 23 | Tuesday | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
- Marine Day shifts from the third Monday in July to Thursday, July 22, the day before the Olympics opening ceremony.
- Sports Day moves from October to July 23, the day of the opening ceremon.
- Mountain Day falls on August 8, to coincide with the closing ceremony, rather than the usual August 11.