Public holidays in Japan 2023: public holidays 16; currency Yen; main language Japanese.
Public holidays: 16
Year: 2023
Currency: Yen
Main language: Japanese
Updated: 2026-10-04
Japan had **16 public holidays in 2023**, including both nationwide and regional observances. This list covers all official dates, their local names, and whether they applied across the country. The data reflects Japan’s 2023 holiday schedule as verified on **October 4, 2026**, sourced from the Nager.Date API. No—some holidays apply only to specific prefectures or regions. The local names are in Japanese, with English translations provided where applicable.
Public holidays 16
Year 2023
Currency Yen
Main language Japanese
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Japan, 2023
Date
Holiday
Observed
2023-01-02
New Year's Day
元日
2023-01-09
Coming of Age Day
成人の日
2023-02-11
Foundation Day
建国記念の日
2023-02-23
The Emperor's Birthday
天皇誕生日
2023-03-21
Vernal Equinox Day
春分の日
2023-04-29
Shōwa Day
昭和の日
2023-05-03
Constitution Memorial Day
憲法記念日
2023-05-04
Greenery Day
みどりの日
2023-05-05
Children's Day
こどもの日
2023-07-17
Marine Day
海の日
2023-08-11
Mountain Day
山の日
2023-09-18
Respect for the Aged Day
敬老の日
2023-09-23
Autumnal Equinox Day
秋分の日
2023-10-09
Sports Day
スポーツの日
2023-11-03
Culture Day
文化の日
2023-11-23
Labour Thanksgiving Day
勤労感謝の日
Japan holiday calendar 2023
| 2023-01-02 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2023-01-09 | Coming of Age Day | Yes |
| 2023-02-11 | Foundation Day | Yes |
| 2023-02-23 | The Emperor's Birthday | Yes |
| 2023-03-21 | Vernal Equinox Day | Yes |
| 2023-04-29 | Shōwa Day | Yes |
| 2023-05-03 | Constitution Memorial Day | Yes |
| 2023-05-04 | Greenery Day | Yes |
| 2023-05-05 | Children's Day | Yes |
| 2023-07-17 | Marine Day | Yes |
| 2023-08-11 | Mountain Day | Yes |
| 2023-09-18 | Respect for the Aged Day | Yes |
| 2023-09-23 | Autumnal Equinox Day | Yes |
| 2023-10-09 | Sports Day | Yes |
| 2023-11-03 | Culture Day | Yes |
| 2023-11-23 | Labour Thanksgiving Day | Yes |