Japan Public Holidays 2013 and Japan Festivals 2013
The list of Japan public holidays and Japan festivals for the year of
2013 is available below. Please note that this is note an official
Japan holidays calendar. Therefore, the accuracy of the information
available are not and cannot be guaranteed.
New Year’s Day
Shogatsu
New Year is the most important holiday in Japan. January 1 is the only date designated as a national holiday, but many businesses in Japan remain closed until January 3. Bank and government employees are granted days off through January 3.
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Shogatsu
New Year is the most important holiday in Japan. January 1 is the only date designated as a national holiday, but many businesses in Japan remain closed until January 3. Bank and government employees are granted days off through January 3.
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Coming of Age
Seijin no hi
A day to congratulate and encourage people who have reach the mature age (20).
2nd Monday of January
Monday, 14 January 2013
Seijin no hi
A day to congratulate and encourage people who have reach the mature age (20).
2nd Monday of January
Monday, 14 January 2013
Beginning of Spring
Setsubun
The day before the Spring celebrated at shrines and temples nationwide. Not a national holiday.
Sunday, 3 February 2013
Setsubun
The day before the Spring celebrated at shrines and temples nationwide. Not a national holiday.
Sunday, 3 February 2013
National Foundation Day
Kenkoku kinenbi
A day to reflect on the establishment of the nation.
Monday, 11 February 2013
Kenkoku kinenbi
A day to reflect on the establishment of the nation.
Monday, 11 February 2013
Valentine’s Day
The day of affection in which women give chocolates or gifts to the men. Not a national holiday.
Thursday, 14 February 2013
The day of affection in which women give chocolates or gifts to the men. Not a national holiday.
Thursday, 14 February 2013
Doll’s Festival
Hinamatsuri
Also known as Girl’s Day. Family having a daughter usually displays a set of ornamental dolls on a platform covered with red carpet. Not a national holiday.
Sunday, 3 March 2013
Hinamatsuri
Also known as Girl’s Day. Family having a daughter usually displays a set of ornamental dolls on a platform covered with red carpet. Not a national holiday.
Sunday, 3 March 2013
White Day
A month after Valentine’s Day. Men give chocolates or gifts to women as a reply of Valentine’s Day. Not a national holiday.
Thursday, 14 March 2013
A month after Valentine’s Day. Men give chocolates or gifts to women as a reply of Valentine’s Day. Not a national holiday.
Thursday, 14 March 2013
Spring Equinox Day
Shunbun no hi
A day for the admiration of nature and the love of living things.
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Shunbun no hi
A day for the admiration of nature and the love of living things.
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Showa Day
Showa no hi
A day to reflect on the events of the Showa Period.
Monday, 29 April 2013
Showa no hi
A day to reflect on the events of the Showa Period.
Monday, 29 April 2013
Constitution Memorial Day
Kenpo kinenbi
A day to commemorate the effectuation of Japan’s post war constitution.
Friday, 3 May 2013
Kenpo kinenbi
A day to commemorate the effectuation of Japan’s post war constitution.
Friday, 3 May 2013
Greenery Day
Midori no hi
A day to commune with nature and be grateful for its blessings.
Saturday, 5 May 2013
Midori no hi
A day to commune with nature and be grateful for its blessings.
Saturday, 5 May 2013
Children’s Day
Kodomo no hi
A day to esteem children personalities and to plan for their happiness. Children’s Day marks the end of Golden Week in Japan.
Sunday, 5 May 2013
*Monday, 6 May 2013 (substitute to Monday since Children’s Day 2013 falls on Sunday)
Kodomo no hi
A day to esteem children personalities and to plan for their happiness. Children’s Day marks the end of Golden Week in Japan.
Sunday, 5 May 2013
*Monday, 6 May 2013 (substitute to Monday since Children’s Day 2013 falls on Sunday)
Star Festival
Tanabata
A day to celebrate the meeting of deities Orihime and Hikoboshi. Not a national holiday.
Sunday, 7 July 2013
Tanabata
A day to celebrate the meeting of deities Orihime and Hikoboshi. Not a national holiday.
Sunday, 7 July 2013
Festival of Souls
Obon
Festival to honor the spirits of ones’ ancestors. Obon is not a national holiday, but many businesses close on this event. Kanto region celebrates it in July while the other regions observe Obon in August.
Saturday, 13 July 2013
Sunday, 14 July 2013
Monday, 15 July 2013
Obon
Festival to honor the spirits of ones’ ancestors. Obon is not a national holiday, but many businesses close on this event. Kanto region celebrates it in July while the other regions observe Obon in August.
Saturday, 13 July 2013
Sunday, 14 July 2013
Monday, 15 July 2013
Ocean Day
Umi no hi
A day of gratitude for the blessings of the oceans.
3rd Monday of July
Monday, 15 July 2013
Umi no hi
A day of gratitude for the blessings of the oceans.
3rd Monday of July
Monday, 15 July 2013
Festival of Souls
Obon
Festival to honor the spirits of ones’ ancestors. Obon is not a national holiday, but many businesses close on this event. Kanto region celebrates it in July while the other regions observe Obon in August.
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
Wednesday, 13 August 2013
Friday, 13 August 2013
Obon
Festival to honor the spirits of ones’ ancestors. Obon is not a national holiday, but many businesses close on this event. Kanto region celebrates it in July while the other regions observe Obon in August.
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
Wednesday, 13 August 2013
Friday, 13 August 2013
Respect for the Aged Day
Keiro no hi
A day to respect the elderly and celebrate long life.
3rd Monday of September
Monday, 16 September 2013
Keiro no hi
A day to respect the elderly and celebrate long life.
3rd Monday of September
Monday, 16 September 2013
Autumn Equinox Day
Shubun no hi
A day to honor the ancestors and remember the dead.
Monday, 23 September 2013
Shubun no hi
A day to honor the ancestors and remember the dead.
Monday, 23 September 2013
Health and Sports Day
Taiiku no hi
A day to enjoy sports and cultivate a healthy mind and body. Commemorates the opening of 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
2nd Monday of October
Monday, 14 October 2013
Taiiku no hi
A day to enjoy sports and cultivate a healthy mind and body. Commemorates the opening of 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
2nd Monday of October
Monday, 14 October 2013
Culture Day.
Bunka no hi
A day to celebrate peace and freedom and promote culture.
Sunday, 3 November 2013
*Monday, 4 November 2013 (substitute to Monday since Culture Day 2013 falls on Sunday)
Bunka no hi
A day to celebrate peace and freedom and promote culture.
Sunday, 3 November 2013
*Monday, 4 November 2013 (substitute to Monday since Culture Day 2013 falls on Sunday)
Seven-Five-Three Festival
Shichi-go-san
A festival for children aged 3, 5, and 7. Not a national holiday.
Friday, 15 November 2013
Shichi-go-san
A festival for children aged 3, 5, and 7. Not a national holiday.
Friday, 15 November 2013
Labour Thanksgiving Day
Kinro kansha no hi
A day to praise labor, celebrating production, and giving thanks to each other.
Saturday, 23 November 2013
Kinro kansha no hi
A day to praise labor, celebrating production, and giving thanks to each other.
Saturday, 23 November 2013
Emperor’s Birthday
Tenno no tanjobi
The birthday of the reigning emperor.
Monday, 23 December 2013
Tenno no tanjobi
The birthday of the reigning emperor.
Monday, 23 December 2013
Christmas Day
The birthday of Jesus Christ. Not a national holiday.
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
The birthday of Jesus Christ. Not a national holiday.
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
New Year’s Eve
Omisoka
Legal holiday only for bank and government employees. Yet, many businesses in Japan are closed from 25th December until 4th January.
Tuesday, 31 December 2013.
Omisoka
Legal holiday only for bank and government employees. Yet, many businesses in Japan are closed from 25th December until 4th January.
Tuesday, 31 December 2013.
Happy Japan Holidays 2013! Enjoy Japanese Holidays and Festivals 2013!
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