Japan public holidays 2031
In 2031, Japan has 19 public holidays – 15 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.
Public holidays Japan 2031
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2031 | Wednesday | New Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country. |
| 01/13/2031 | Monday | Coming of Age Day |
| 02/11/2031 | Tuesday | Foundation Day |
| 02/23/2031 | Sunday | Emperor's Birthday |
| 02/24/2031 | Monday | Emperor's Birthday (substitute day) |
| 03/21/2031 | Friday | Spring Equinox Day |
| 04/29/2031 | Tuesday | Showa Day |
| 05/03/2031 | Saturday | Constitution Day |
| 05/04/2031 | Sunday | Greenery Day |
| 05/05/2031 | Monday | Children's Day |
| 05/06/2031 | Tuesday | Greenery Day (substitute day) |
| 07/21/2031 | Monday | Marine Day |
| 08/11/2031 | Monday | Mountain Day |
| 09/15/2031 | Monday | Respect-for-the-Aged Day |
| 09/23/2031 | Tuesday | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| 10/13/2031 | Monday | Sports Day |
| 11/03/2031 | Monday | Culture Day |
| 11/23/2031 | Sunday | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
| 11/24/2031 | Monday | Labor Thanksgiving Day (substitute day) |
Long weekends 2031: more days off with less leave
Make the most of your vacation days in Japan in 2031 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:
| Period | Holiday | Leave days | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/11 – 01/19/2031 | Coming of Age Day | 4 | 9 |
| 02/08 – 02/11/2031 | Foundation Day | 1 | 4 |
| 02/22 – 03/02/2031 | Emperor's Birthday (substitute day) | 4 | 9 |
| 03/15 – 03/23/2031 | Spring Equinox Day | 4 | 9 |
| 04/26 – 04/29/2031 | Showa Day | 1 | 4 |
| 05/03 – 05/11/2031 | Children's Day | 3 | 9 |
| 07/19 – 07/27/2031 | Marine Day | 4 | 9 |
| 08/09 – 08/17/2031 | Mountain Day | 4 | 9 |
| 09/13 – 09/21/2031 | Respect-for-the-Aged Day | 4 | 9 |
| 09/20 – 09/23/2031 | Autumnal Equinox Day | 1 | 4 |
| 10/11 – 10/19/2031 | Sports Day | 4 | 9 |
| 11/01 – 11/09/2031 | Culture Day | 4 | 9 |
| 11/22 – 11/30/2031 | Labor Thanksgiving Day (substitute day) | 4 | 9 |
Japan 2031 in numbers
- Public holidays
- 19
- on weekdays
- 15
- on weekends
- 4
- Weekday holidays 2030
- 13
- Working days (Japan)
- 246
Partial or optional days off
| 01/02/2031 | Thursday | January 2nd |
| 01/03/2031 | Friday | January 3rd |
| 12/31/2031 | Wednesday | New Year's Eve |
Other observances 2031
| 11/15/2031 | Saturday | Seven-Five-Three Festival |
| 12/25/2031 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2031?
Japan has 19 public holidays in 2031. 15 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).
What is the first public holiday of 2031 in Japan?
The first public holiday of 2031 in Japan is New Year's Day on Wednesday, January 1, 2031.
When are the best long weekends in Japan in 2031?
We found 13 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is February 8, 2031 – February 11, 2031.
Are there more weekday holidays in 2031 than in 2030?
In 2031, 15 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 13 in 2030.