Public Holidays in Japan
New Year's Day | January 1st |
Coming of Age Day | second Monday of January |
Foundation Day | February 11th |
Vernal Equinox Day | around March 20th |
Shōwa Day | April 29th |
Constitution Memorial Day |
May 3rd |
Greenery Day | May 4th |
Children's Day |
May 5th |
Marine Day | third Monday of July |
Mountain Day | August 11th |
Respect for the Aged Day |
third Monday of September |
Autumn Equinox Day | around September 23rd |
Health and Sports Day | second Monday of October |
Culture Day |
November 3rd |
Labor Thanksgiving Day | November 23rd |
Emperor's Birthday | December 23rd |
TIPS
Japan has long vacations 3 times a year when many Japanese people take trips or return to their hometown. During these periods we recommend that you reserve your hotels and transportation well in advance or choose different dates, if you can, to avoid the crowds!
■ Golden Week: April 29th – May 5th
■ Obon Week: August 13th – 15th
■ New Year: December 29th – January 3rd
(Some shops start business on January 2nd, but banks are closed through January 3rd.)
USUAL BUSINESS HOURS
Weekdays | Saturdays | Sundays & National Holidays | |
---|---|---|---|
Banks | 09:00 – 15:00 | closed | closed |
Post Offices | 09:00 – 17:00 | closed | closed |
Department Stores | 10:00 – 20:00 | 10:00 – 20:00 | 10:00 – 19:30 |
Shops | 10:00 – 20:00 | 10:00 – 20:00 | 10:00 – 20:00 |
Museums | 10:00 – 17:00 | 10:00 – 17:00 | 10:00 – 17:00 |
Offices | 09:00 – 17:00 | closed |
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