Japan's Public Holidays Scheduled for the Year 2025
Japan's National Holidays in 2025
Japan will be observing 16 national holidays in 2025, providing ample opportunities for citizens to celebrate and relax. Here's a breakdown of the holidays and their respective dates:
- New Year's Day: January 1, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Coming of Age Day: January 13, 2025 (Monday)
- National Foundation Day: February 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
- Emperor's Birthday: February 23, 2025 (Observed on February 24)
- Vernal Equinox Day: March 20, 2025
- Showa Day: April 29, 2025 (Tuesday)
- Constitution Memorial Day: May 3, 2025
- Greenery Day: May 4, 2025 (Observed on May 6)
- Children's Day: May 5, 2025
- Culture Day: November 3, 2025
- Children's Day Substitute Holiday: May 6, 2025 (Tuesday)
- Labor Thanksgiving Day: November 23, 2025 (Sunday)
- Labor Thanksgiving Day Substitute Holiday: November 24, 2025 (Monday)
- Marine Day: July 21, 2025 (Monday)
- Mountain Day: August 11, 2025 (Monday)
- Respect for the Aged Day: September 15, 2025 (Third Monday in September)
- Autumnal Equinox Day: September 23, 2025
- Sports Day: October 13, 2025 (Second Monday in October)
In Japan, if a national holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a substitute holiday, as seen for Emperor's Birthday, Greenery Day, and Labor Thanksgiving Day.
Additionally, September 2025 features Silver Week, with a three-day weekend from September 13 to 15 and holidays on September 15 and 23. However, it does not extend to a full five-day holiday period that year.
Interestingly, January 2 and 3 are treated as a holiday by most people in Japan, as part of the sanganichi (the first three days of the New Year). Companies and schools in Japan generally take the final three weekdays of the year as holidays.
Citizens can look forward to these national holidays in 2025, offering a chance to celebrate and rejuvenate.
On National Foundation Day, citizens can pay tribute to the rich history and culture of Japan, just like they would appreciate a photo capturing the essence of their home-and-garden during one of these holidays. During Silver Week, people can unwind and enjoy a lifestyle with a three-day weekend, much like appreciating a tranquil garden photo that encapsulates the beauty of the season.
