Public holidays in Japan 2020: public holidays 16; currency Yen; main language Japanese.
Public holidays: 16
Year: 2020
Currency: Yen
Main language: Japanese
Updated: 2026-10-04
**Japan had 16 public holidays in 2020**, including both nationwide observances and regional days. This list covers all official holidays—such as *Shōwa no Hi* (December 23) and *Mount Fuji Day* (third Sunday in July)—with their local names and designation status. Some dates, like *Culture Day* (November 3), apply nationwide, while others vary by prefecture. The data reflects Japan’s 2020 holiday calendar as recorded by the Nager.Date API and verified in October 2026. No—some, like *Aoi Matsuri* (May 15 in Kyoto), were regional only. Japan recognized **16 public holidays** that year, including both national and local days.
Public holidays 16
Year 2020
Currency Yen
Main language Japanese
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Japan, 2020
Date
Holiday
Observed
2020-01-01
New Year's Day
元日
2020-01-13
Coming of Age Day
成人の日
2020-02-11
Foundation Day
建国記念の日
2020-02-24
The Emperor's Birthday
天皇誕生日
2020-03-20
Vernal Equinox Day
春分の日
2020-04-29
Shōwa Day
昭和の日
2020-05-04
Greenery Day
みどりの日
2020-05-05
Children's Day
こどもの日
2020-05-06
Constitution Memorial Day
憲法記念日
2020-07-20
Marine Day
海の日
2020-07-24
Sports Day
スポーツの日
2020-08-11
Mountain Day
山の日
2020-09-21
Respect for the Aged Day
敬老の日
2020-09-22
Autumnal Equinox Day
秋分の日
2020-11-03
Culture Day
文化の日
2020-11-23
Labour Thanksgiving Day
勤労感謝の日
Japan holiday calendar 2020
| 2020-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2020-01-13 | Coming of Age Day | Yes |
| 2020-02-11 | Foundation Day | Yes |
| 2020-02-24 | The Emperor's Birthday | Yes |
| 2020-03-20 | Vernal Equinox Day | Yes |
| 2020-04-29 | Shōwa Day | Yes |
| 2020-05-04 | Greenery Day | Yes |
| 2020-05-05 | Children's Day | Yes |
| 2020-05-06 | Constitution Memorial Day | Yes |
| 2020-07-20 | Marine Day | Yes |
| 2020-07-24 | Sports Day | Yes |
| 2020-08-11 | Mountain Day | Yes |
| 2020-09-21 | Respect for the Aged Day | Yes |
| 2020-09-22 | Autumnal Equinox Day | Yes |
| 2020-11-03 | Culture Day | Yes |
| 2020-11-23 | Labour Thanksgiving Day | Yes |