Public holidays in Japan 2022: public holidays 16; currency Yen; main language Japanese.
Public holidays: 16
Year: 2022
Currency: Yen
Main language: Japanese
Updated: 2026-10-04
**Japan had 16 public holidays in 2022**, including both nationwide observances and regional days. The list covers dates, local names, and holiday scope, verified against official sources. No—some holidays apply only to specific prefectures or regions. The names are in Japanese, with English translations provided for clarity.
Public holidays 16
Year 2022
Currency Yen
Main language Japanese
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Japan, 2022
Date
Holiday
Observed
2022-01-01
New Year's Day
元日
2022-01-10
Coming of Age Day
成人の日
2022-02-11
Foundation Day
建国記念の日
2022-02-23
The Emperor's Birthday
天皇誕生日
2022-03-21
Vernal Equinox Day
春分の日
2022-04-29
Shōwa Day
昭和の日
2022-05-03
Constitution Memorial Day
憲法記念日
2022-05-04
Greenery Day
みどりの日
2022-05-05
Children's Day
こどもの日
2022-07-18
Marine Day
海の日
2022-08-11
Mountain Day
山の日
2022-09-19
Respect for the Aged Day
敬老の日
2022-09-23
Autumnal Equinox Day
秋分の日
2022-10-10
Sports Day
スポーツの日
2022-11-03
Culture Day
文化の日
2022-11-23
Labour Thanksgiving Day
勤労感謝の日
Japan holiday calendar 2022
| 2022-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2022-01-10 | Coming of Age Day | Yes |
| 2022-02-11 | Foundation Day | Yes |
| 2022-02-23 | The Emperor's Birthday | Yes |
| 2022-03-21 | Vernal Equinox Day | Yes |
| 2022-04-29 | Shōwa Day | Yes |
| 2022-05-03 | Constitution Memorial Day | Yes |
| 2022-05-04 | Greenery Day | Yes |
| 2022-05-05 | Children's Day | Yes |
| 2022-07-18 | Marine Day | Yes |
| 2022-08-11 | Mountain Day | Yes |
| 2022-09-19 | Respect for the Aged Day | Yes |
| 2022-09-23 | Autumnal Equinox Day | Yes |
| 2022-10-10 | Sports Day | Yes |
| 2022-11-03 | Culture Day | Yes |
| 2022-11-23 | Labour Thanksgiving Day | Yes |