🇯🇵 Holidays in Japan

Japan weaves ancient Shinto and Buddhist observance with the seasons, from the star festival of Tanabata in summer to Obon, when families welcome home the spirits of their ancestors with lanterns and Bon Odori dances.

Time zone: Asia/Tokyo · Languages: JA, EN · All countdowns below run on Japan's clock.

Upcoming in Japan

Obon

August 13, 2026
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Autumn Equinox

September 23, 2026
Public holiday
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Bodhi Day

December 8, 2026
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Coming of Age Day (Seijin no Hi)

January 11, 2027
Public holiday
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Setsubun

February 3, 2027
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Hinamatsuri (Doll/Girls' Festival)

March 3, 2027
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Spring (Vernal) Equinox

March 20, 2027
Public holiday
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Hanami (Cherry Blossom Season)

March 31, 2027 · expected
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Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi)

May 5, 2027
Public holiday
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Tanabata

July 7, 2027
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🏮 Traditional Festivals

🏮 Obon👹 Setsubun🎎 Hinamatsuri (Doll/Girls' Festival)🌸 Hanami (Cherry Blossom Season)🎏 Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi)🎋 TanabataAll Traditional Festivals →

🌐 World Events

🍂 Autumn Equinox🌱 Spring (Vernal) EquinoxAll World Events →

🕊️ Religious Holidays

🪷 Bodhi DayAll Religious Holidays →

🏛️ National Holidays

👘 Coming of Age Day (Seijin no Hi)All National Holidays →

Festive foods of Japan

Somen noodles, seasonal wagashi sweets, osechi at New Year, festival street food (yakisoba, takoyaki).

Travel tips

Obon (mid-August) and the New Year period are major domestic travel seasons — transport and lodging fill early. Cherry-blossom spring and autumn foliage are the most popular times to visit.