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HOLIDAYS AND BUSINESS HOURS IN JAPAN |
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There are 15 National Holidays one need to be aware of when staying in Japan. If you are traveling to Japan either for leisure or to work here, knowing some of the holidays can help you enjoy life better and perhaps save you both time and money since some national holidays means high season for Japanese people traveling around Japan. |
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| Date |
Name of the Day |
| January 1st |
New Year's Holiday |
| The 2nd Monday of January |
Coming-of-Age Day |
| February 11th |
National Foundation Day |
| March 20th |
Vernal Equinox Day |
| April 29th |
Showa Day |
| May 3rd |
Constitution Memorial Day |
| May 4th |
Greenery Day |
| May 5th |
Children's Day |
| The 3rd Monday of July |
Maritime Day |
| The 3rd Monday of September |
Respect for the Aged Day |
| September 23rd |
Autumnal Equinox Day |
| The 2nd Monday of October |
Health and Sports Day |
| November 3rd |
Culture Day |
| November 23rd |
Labor Thanksgiving Day |
| December 23rd |
The Emperor's Birthday |
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Business Hours
| Business |
Weekdays |
Sat. |
Sun. & National Holidays |
| Banks |
09:00-15:00 |
closed |
closed |
| Post Offices |
09:00-17:00 |
closed |
closed |
| Dept. 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 |
| Offices |
09:00-17:00 |
closed |
closed |
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