Coming of Age Day (Seijin no Hi) in Japan

Monday, January 11, 2027 ยท Asia/Tokyo ยท Public holiday

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When is Coming of Age Day (Seijin no Hi) in Japan in 2027?

Coming of Age Day (Seijin no Hi) in Japan is on Monday, January 11, 2027 (Asia/Tokyo). As of October 15, 2026, thatโ€™s 88 days ยท about 13 weeks ยท about 3 months. It falls on a Monday.

Is Coming of Age Day (Seijin no Hi) a public holiday in Japan?

Yes โ€” Coming of Age Day (Seijin no Hi) is a public holiday in Japan.

How Japan celebrates

Municipalities nationwide hold seijin-shiki ceremonies for their new adults, who attend in furisode kimono or formal suits, take commemorative photos, visit shrines and reunite with school friends; Tokyo Disneyland famously hosts the ceremony for Urayasu City.

What people eat

Sekihan (red bean rice), celebratory sushi and washoku meals, amazake and seasonal wagashi sweets.

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