National holidays of Japan in 2022

This page contains a calendar of all 2022 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
Saturday Jan. 1, 2022 New Year's Day
Sunday Jan. 2, 2022 January 2 Bank Holiday
Monday Jan. 3, 2022 January 3 Bank Holiday
Monday Jan. 10, 2022 Coming of Age Day
Friday Feb. 11, 2022 National Foundation Day
Monday Feb. 14, 2022 Valentine's Day
Wednesday Feb. 23, 2022 Emperor's Birthday
Thursday March 3, 2022 Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival
Monday March 21, 2022 Spring Equinox
Monday March 21, 2022 March Equinox
Friday April 29, 2022 Shōwa Day
Tuesday May 3, 2022 Constitution Memorial Day
Wednesday May 4, 2022 Greenery Day
Thursday May 5, 2022 Children's Day
Tuesday June 21, 2022 June Solstice
Thursday July 7, 2022 Star Festival
Monday July 18, 2022 Sea Day
Saturday Aug. 6, 2022 Hiroshima Memorial Day
Tuesday Aug. 9, 2022 Nagasaki Memorial Day
Thursday Aug. 11, 2022 Mountain Day
Monday Sept. 19, 2022 Respect for the Aged Day
Friday Sept. 23, 2022 Autumn Equinox
Friday Sept. 23, 2022 September Equinox
Monday Oct. 10, 2022 Sports Day
Thursday Nov. 3, 2022 Culture Day
Tuesday Nov. 15, 2022 7-5-3 Day
Wednesday Nov. 23, 2022 Labor Thanksgiving Day
Thursday Dec. 22, 2022 December Solstice
Sunday Dec. 25, 2022 Christmas
Saturday Dec. 31, 2022 December 31 Bank Holiday