On the page Japan Bank holidays 2021 you will find a list with all important dates to the Japanese people. All the holidays of the year 2021 are listed. In Japan, your professional life is very important and people often sleep at work. They need some time off from their hectic schedule and enjoy their holidays at any time of year. The whole family can get together and spend some quality time together.
Browse the list of bank holidays in Japan to find which holiday falls on which day. This will be very useful if you plan a trip to Japan.
The team at 123NewYear created this list of holidays to give you an insight into the Japanese traditions and culture, with the help of the small description that we provide.
Here is the list of bank holidays in Japan for the coming year 2021.
National and Local holidays
New Year's Day
| Friday - 1st of January 2021 | National holiday |
All states
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
January 2 Bank Holiday
| Saturday - 2nd of January 2021 | Common local holiday |
All states
January 2 Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in Japan
January 3 Bank Holiday
| Sunday - 3rd of January 2021 | Common local holiday |
All states
January 3 Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in Japan
Coming of Age Day
| Monday - 11th of January 2021 | National holiday |
All states
Coming of Age Day is a national holiday in Japan
National Foundation Day
| Thursday - 11th of February 2021 | National holiday |
All states
National Foundation Day is a national holiday in Japan
Emperor's Birthday
| Tuesday - 23rd of February 2021 | National holiday |
All states
Emperor's Birthday is a national holiday in Japan
Spring Equinox
| Saturday - 20th of March 2021 | National holiday |
All states
Spring Equinox is a national holiday in Japan
Shōwa Day
| Thursday - 29th of April 2021 | National holiday |
All states
Shōwa Day is a national holiday in Japan
Constitution Memorial Day
| Monday - 3rd of May 2021 | National holiday |
All states
Constitution Memorial Day is a national holiday in Japan
Greenery Day
| Tuesday - 4th of May 2021 | National holiday |
All states
Greenery Day is a national holiday in Japan
Children's Day
| Wednesday - 5th of May 2021 | National holiday |
All states
Children's Day is a national holiday in Japan
Sea Day
| Thursday - 22nd of July 2021 | National holiday |
All states
Sea Day is a national holiday in Japan
Sports Day
| Friday - 23rd of July 2021 | National holiday |
All states
Sports Day is a national holiday in Japan
Mountain Day
| Sunday - 8th of August 2021 | National holiday |
All states
Mountain Day is a national holiday in Japan
Day off for Mountain Day
| Monday - 9th of August 2021 | National holiday |
All states
Mountain Day is a national holiday in Japan
Respect for the Aged Day
| Monday - 20th of September 2021 | National holiday |
All states
Respect for the Aged Day is a national holiday in Japan
Autumn Equinox
| Thursday - 23rd of September 2021 | National holiday |
All states
Autumn Equinox is a national holiday in Japan
Culture Day
| Wednesday - 3rd of November 2021 | National holiday |
All states
Culture Day is a national holiday in Japan
Labor Thanksgiving Day
| Tuesday - 23rd of November 2021 | National holiday |
All states
Labor Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in Japan
December 31 Bank Holiday
| Friday - 31st of December 2021 | Common local holiday |
All states
December 31 Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in Japan
Other important days
Valentine's Day
| Sunday - 14th of February 2021 | Observance |
All states
Valentine’s Day is a special time to celebrate love, romance and friendship.
Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival
| Wednesday - 3rd of March 2021 | Observance |
All states
Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival is a observance in Japan
March Equinox
| Saturday - 20th of March 2021 | Season |
All states
March Equinox in Japan (Tokyo)
June Solstice
| Monday - 21st of June 2021 | Season |
All states
June Solstice in Japan (Tokyo)
Star Festival
| Wednesday - 7th of July 2021 | Observance |
All states
Star Festival is a observance in Japan
Hiroshima Memorial Day
| Friday - 6th of August 2021 | Observance |
All states
Hiroshima Memorial Day is a observance in Japan
Nagasaki Memorial Day
| Monday - 9th of August 2021 | Observance |
All states
Nagasaki Memorial Day is a observance in Japan
September Equinox
| Wednesday - 22nd of September 2021 | Season |
All states
September Equinox in Japan (Tokyo)
7-5-3 Day
| Monday - 15th of November 2021 | Observance |
All states
7-5-3 Day is a observance in Japan
December Solstice
| Tuesday - 21st of December 2021 | Season |
All states
December Solstice in Japan (Tokyo)
Christmas
| Saturday - 25th of December 2021 | Observance |
All states
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.