🇯🇵Japan 2021 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Japan in 2021, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 22 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
元日 | 2021-01-01 | 2097 days ago | Public Holidays |
銀行休業日 | 2021-01-02 | 2096 days ago | Bank Holidays |
銀行休業日 | 2021-01-03 | 2095 days ago | Bank Holidays |
成人の日 | 2021-01-11 | 2087 days ago | Public Holidays |
建国記念の日 | 2021-02-11 | 2056 days ago | Public Holidays |
天皇誕生日 | 2021-02-23 | 2044 days ago | Public Holidays |
春分の日 | 2021-03-20 | 2019 days ago | Public Holidays |
昭和の日 | 2021-04-29 | 1979 days ago | Public Holidays |
憲法記念日 | 2021-05-03 | 1975 days ago | Public Holidays |
みどりの日 | 2021-05-04 | 1974 days ago | Public Holidays |
こどもの日 | 2021-05-05 | 1973 days ago | Public Holidays |
海の日 | 2021-07-22 | 1895 days ago | Public Holidays |
スポーツの日 | 2021-07-23 | 1894 days ago | Public Holidays |
山の日 | 2021-08-08 | 1878 days ago | Public Holidays |
山の日 (振替休日) | 2021-08-09 | 1877 days ago | Public Holidays |
敬老の日 | 2021-09-20 | 1835 days ago | Public Holidays |
秋分の日 | 2021-09-23 | 1832 days ago | Public Holidays |
文化の日 | 2021-11-03 | 1791 days ago | Public Holidays |
七五三 | 2021-11-15 | 1779 days ago | Memorial Days |
勤労感謝の日 | 2021-11-23 | 1771 days ago | Public Holidays |
クリスマス | 2021-12-25 | 1739 days ago | Memorial Days |
大晦日 | 2021-12-31 | 1733 days ago | Bank Holidays |
Japan 2021 Holiday Planning Highlights
Japan has 17 public holidays in 2021. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 6 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- 元日: 2021-01-01 to 2021-01-03, 3 consecutive days
- 成人の日: 2021-01-09 to 2021-01-11, 3 consecutive days
- 憲法記念日: 2021-05-01 to 2021-05-05, 5 consecutive days
- 海の日: 2021-07-22 to 2021-07-25, 4 consecutive days
- 山の日: 2021-08-07 to 2021-08-09, 3 consecutive days
- 敬老の日: 2021-09-18 to 2021-09-20, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 5 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- 建国記念の日: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-02-11 to 2021-02-14
- 天皇誕生日: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-02-20 to 2021-02-23
- 昭和の日: after taking leave, enjoy 7 consecutive days from 2021-04-29 to 2021-05-05
- 秋分の日: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-09-23 to 2021-09-26
- 勤労感謝の日: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-11-20 to 2021-11-23
In 2021, 2 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Japan provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
5 is the busiest holiday month, with 3 public holidays.