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Japan Public Holidays 2023

This page contains a national calendar of all 2023 public holidays. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates.

DateDayHoliday
1 JanSunNew Year's Day
2 JanMonNew Year Holiday
9 JanMonComing of Age Day
11 FebSatNational Foundation Day
23 FebThuThe Emperor's Birthday
21 MarTueVernal Equinox Day
29 AprSatShōwa Day
3 MayWedConstitution Memorial Day
4 MayThuGreenery Day
5 MayFriChildren's Day
17 JulMonMarine Day
11 AugFriMountain Day
18 SepMonRespect for the Aged Day
23 SepSatAutumnal Equinox Day
9 OctMonHealth and Sports Day
3 NovFriCulture Day
23 NovThuLabour Thanksgiving Day
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