🇯🇵Japan 2023 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Japan in 2023, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 22 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
元日 | 2023-01-01 | 1368 days ago | Public Holidays |
元日 (振替休日) | 2023-01-02 | 1367 days ago | Public Holidays |
銀行休業日 | 2023-01-02 | 1367 days ago | Bank Holidays |
銀行休業日 | 2023-01-03 | 1366 days ago | Bank Holidays |
成人の日 | 2023-01-09 | 1360 days ago | Public Holidays |
建国記念の日 | 2023-02-11 | 1327 days ago | Public Holidays |
天皇誕生日 | 2023-02-23 | 1315 days ago | Public Holidays |
春分の日 | 2023-03-21 | 1289 days ago | Public Holidays |
昭和の日 | 2023-04-29 | 1250 days ago | Public Holidays |
憲法記念日 | 2023-05-03 | 1246 days ago | Public Holidays |
みどりの日 | 2023-05-04 | 1245 days ago | Public Holidays |
こどもの日 | 2023-05-05 | 1244 days ago | Public Holidays |
海の日 | 2023-07-17 | 1171 days ago | Public Holidays |
山の日 | 2023-08-11 | 1146 days ago | Public Holidays |
敬老の日 | 2023-09-18 | 1108 days ago | Public Holidays |
秋分の日 | 2023-09-23 | 1103 days ago | Public Holidays |
スポーツの日 | 2023-10-09 | 1087 days ago | Public Holidays |
文化の日 | 2023-11-03 | 1062 days ago | Public Holidays |
七五三 | 2023-11-15 | 1050 days ago | Memorial Days |
勤労感謝の日 | 2023-11-23 | 1042 days ago | Public Holidays |
クリスマス | 2023-12-25 | 1010 days ago | Memorial Days |
大晦日 | 2023-12-31 | 1004 days ago | Bank Holidays |
Japan 2023 Holiday Planning Highlights
Japan has 17 public holidays in 2023. 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 8 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- 元日: 2022-12-31 to 2023-01-02, 3 consecutive days
- 成人の日: 2023-01-07 to 2023-01-09, 3 consecutive days
- 憲法記念日: 2023-05-03 to 2023-05-07, 5 consecutive days
- 海の日: 2023-07-15 to 2023-07-17, 3 consecutive days
- 山の日: 2023-08-11 to 2023-08-13, 3 consecutive days
- 敬老の日: 2023-09-16 to 2023-09-18, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 3 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- 天皇誕生日: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2023-02-23 to 2023-02-26
- 春分の日: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2023-03-18 to 2023-03-21
- 勤労感謝の日: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2023-11-23 to 2023-11-26
In 2023, 4 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Japan provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
1 is the busiest holiday month, with 3 public holidays.