🇯🇵Japan - 2021 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Japan in 2021, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 22 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
元日 | 2021-01-01 | 2102 days ago | Public Holidays |
銀行休業日 | 2021-01-02 | 2101 days ago | Bank Holidays |
銀行休業日 | 2021-01-03 | 2100 days ago | Bank Holidays |
成人の日 | 2021-01-11 | 2092 days ago | Public Holidays |
建国記念の日 | 2021-02-11 | 2061 days ago | Public Holidays |
天皇誕生日 | 2021-02-23 | 2049 days ago | Public Holidays |
春分の日 | 2021-03-20 | 2024 days ago | Public Holidays |
昭和の日 | 2021-04-29 | 1984 days ago | Public Holidays |
憲法記念日 | 2021-05-03 | 1980 days ago | Public Holidays |
みどりの日 | 2021-05-04 | 1979 days ago | Public Holidays |
こどもの日 | 2021-05-05 | 1978 days ago | Public Holidays |
海の日 | 2021-07-22 | 1900 days ago | Public Holidays |
スポーツの日 | 2021-07-23 | 1899 days ago | Public Holidays |
山の日 | 2021-08-08 | 1883 days ago | Public Holidays |
山の日 (振替休日) | 2021-08-09 | 1882 days ago | Public Holidays |
敬老の日 | 2021-09-20 | 1840 days ago | Public Holidays |
秋分の日 | 2021-09-23 | 1837 days ago | Public Holidays |
文化の日 | 2021-11-03 | 1796 days ago | Public Holidays |
七五三 | 2021-11-15 | 1784 days ago | Memorial Days |
勤労感謝の日 | 2021-11-23 | 1776 days ago | Public Holidays |
クリスマス | 2021-12-25 | 1744 days ago | Memorial Days |
大晦日 | 2021-12-31 | 1738 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 time off
The following 6 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-02-11 to 2021-02-14
- 天皇誕生日: after taking time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-02-20 to 2021-02-23
- 昭和の日: after taking time off, enjoy 7 consecutive days from 2021-04-29 to 2021-05-05
- 秋分の日: after taking time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-09-23 to 2021-09-26
- 勤労感謝の日: after taking time off, 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.