Public holidays in Japan 2016: public holidays 16; currency Yen; main language Japanese.
Public holidays: 16
Year: 2016
Currency: Yen
Main language: Japanese
Updated: 2026-10-04
Japan had **16 public holidays in 2016**, including both nationwide and regional observances. Each holiday is listed with its date, local name in Japanese, and designation as a national or prefectural holiday. No—some were observed only in specific prefectures, while others applied nationally. The official names are in Japanese, with English translations provided for clarity.
Public holidays 16
Year 2016
Currency Yen
Main language Japanese
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Japan, 2016
Date
Holiday
Observed
2016-01-01
New Year's Day
元日
2016-01-11
Coming of Age Day
成人の日
2016-02-11
Foundation Day
建国記念の日
2016-03-20
Vernal Equinox Day
春分の日
2016-04-29
Shōwa Day
昭和の日
2016-05-03
Constitution Memorial Day
憲法記念日
2016-05-04
Greenery Day
みどりの日
2016-05-05
Children's Day
こどもの日
2016-07-18
Marine Day
海の日
2016-08-11
Mountain Day
山の日
2016-09-19
Respect for the Aged Day
敬老の日
2016-09-22
Autumnal Equinox Day
秋分の日
2016-10-10
Health and Sports Day
体育の日
2016-11-03
Culture Day
文化の日
2016-11-23
Labour Thanksgiving Day
勤労感謝の日
2016-12-23
The Emperor's Birthday
天皇誕生日
Japan holiday calendar 2016
| 2016-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2016-01-11 | Coming of Age Day | Yes |
| 2016-02-11 | Foundation Day | Yes |
| 2016-03-20 | Vernal Equinox Day | Yes |
| 2016-04-29 | Shōwa Day | Yes |
| 2016-05-03 | Constitution Memorial Day | Yes |
| 2016-05-04 | Greenery Day | Yes |
| 2016-05-05 | Children's Day | Yes |
| 2016-07-18 | Marine Day | Yes |
| 2016-08-11 | Mountain Day | Yes |
| 2016-09-19 | Respect for the Aged Day | Yes |
| 2016-09-22 | Autumnal Equinox Day | Yes |
| 2016-10-10 | Health and Sports Day | Yes |
| 2016-11-03 | Culture Day | Yes |
| 2016-11-23 | Labour Thanksgiving Day | Yes |
| 2016-12-23 | The Emperor's Birthday | Yes |