National holidays of Japan in 2021

This page contains a calendar of all 2021 public holidays for Japan. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.

Day Date Holiday Notes
Friday Jan. 1, 2021 New Year's Day
Saturday Jan. 2, 2021 January 2 Bank Holiday
Sunday Jan. 3, 2021 January 3 Bank Holiday
Monday Jan. 11, 2021 Coming of Age Day
Thursday Feb. 11, 2021 National Foundation Day
Sunday Feb. 14, 2021 Valentine's Day
Tuesday Feb. 23, 2021 Emperor's Birthday
Wednesday March 3, 2021 Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival
Saturday March 20, 2021 Spring Equinox
Saturday March 20, 2021 March Equinox
Thursday April 29, 2021 Shōwa Day
Monday May 3, 2021 Constitution Memorial Day
Tuesday May 4, 2021 Greenery Day
Wednesday May 5, 2021 Children's Day
Monday June 21, 2021 June Solstice
Wednesday July 7, 2021 Star Festival
Monday July 19, 2021 Sea Day
Friday Aug. 6, 2021 Hiroshima Memorial Day
Monday Aug. 9, 2021 Nagasaki Memorial Day
Wednesday Aug. 11, 2021 Mountain Day
Monday Sept. 20, 2021 Respect for the Aged Day
Thursday Sept. 23, 2021 September Equinox
Thursday Sept. 23, 2021 Autumn Equinox
Monday Oct. 11, 2021 Sports Day
Wednesday Nov. 3, 2021 Culture Day
Monday Nov. 15, 2021 7-5-3 Day
Tuesday Nov. 23, 2021 Labor Thanksgiving Day
Wednesday Dec. 22, 2021 December Solstice
Saturday Dec. 25, 2021 Christmas
Friday Dec. 31, 2021 December 31 Bank Holiday