🇯🇵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 NameDateCountdownType

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.

17
Public holidays
8
Long weekends
3
Bridge days
4
Weekend holidays

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.

Japan 2023 Holiday FAQ

What are the holidays in Japan for 2023?

This page provides the complete list of Japan's holidays for 2023. Through the holiday lookup tool, you can view all statutory (public) holidays, bank holidays, and memorial days for 2023 with specific dates and detailed information.