🇯🇵Japan - 2023 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Japan in 2023, 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 | 2023-01-01 | 1372 days ago | Public Holidays |
元日 (振替休日) | 2023-01-02 | 1371 days ago | Public Holidays |
銀行休業日 | 2023-01-02 | 1371 days ago | Bank Holidays |
銀行休業日 | 2023-01-03 | 1370 days ago | Bank Holidays |
成人の日 | 2023-01-09 | 1364 days ago | Public Holidays |
建国記念の日 | 2023-02-11 | 1331 days ago | Public Holidays |
天皇誕生日 | 2023-02-23 | 1319 days ago | Public Holidays |
春分の日 | 2023-03-21 | 1293 days ago | Public Holidays |
昭和の日 | 2023-04-29 | 1254 days ago | Public Holidays |
憲法記念日 | 2023-05-03 | 1250 days ago | Public Holidays |
みどりの日 | 2023-05-04 | 1249 days ago | Public Holidays |
こどもの日 | 2023-05-05 | 1248 days ago | Public Holidays |
海の日 | 2023-07-17 | 1175 days ago | Public Holidays |
山の日 | 2023-08-11 | 1150 days ago | Public Holidays |
敬老の日 | 2023-09-18 | 1112 days ago | Public Holidays |
秋分の日 | 2023-09-23 | 1107 days ago | Public Holidays |
スポーツの日 | 2023-10-09 | 1091 days ago | Public Holidays |
文化の日 | 2023-11-03 | 1066 days ago | Public Holidays |
七五三 | 2023-11-15 | 1054 days ago | Memorial Days |
勤労感謝の日 | 2023-11-23 | 1046 days ago | Public Holidays |
クリスマス | 2023-12-25 | 1014 days ago | Memorial Days |
大晦日 | 2023-12-31 | 1008 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 time off
The following 8 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2023-02-23 to 2023-02-26
- 春分の日: after taking time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2023-03-18 to 2023-03-21
- 勤労感謝の日: after taking time off, 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.