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2025 public holidays in Japan
16 official public holidays in 2025, with 14 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
2025 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Weekend · 3 days
成人の日
Monday, January 13
From Saturday, January 11 to Monday, January 13
- Bridge · 4 days
建国記念の日
Tuesday, February 11
From Saturday, February 8 to Tuesday, February 11 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
天皇誕生日
Monday, February 24
From Saturday, February 22 to Monday, February 24
- Bridge · 4 days
春分の日
Thursday, March 20
From Thursday, March 20 to Sunday, March 23 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
昭和の日
Tuesday, April 29
From Saturday, April 26 to Tuesday, April 29 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
みどりの日
Tuesday, May 6
From Saturday, May 3 to Tuesday, May 6 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
こどもの日
Monday, May 5
From Saturday, May 3 to Monday, May 5
- Weekend · 3 days
海の日
Monday, July 21
From Saturday, July 19 to Monday, July 21
- Weekend · 3 days
山の日
Monday, August 11
From Saturday, August 9 to Monday, August 11
- Weekend · 3 days
敬老の日
Monday, September 15
From Saturday, September 13 to Monday, September 15
- Bridge · 4 days
秋分の日
Tuesday, September 23
From Saturday, September 20 to Tuesday, September 23 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
スポーツの日
Monday, October 13
From Saturday, October 11 to Monday, October 13
- Weekend · 3 days
文化の日
Monday, November 3
From Saturday, November 1 to Monday, November 3
- Weekend · 3 days
勤労感謝の日
Monday, November 24
From Saturday, November 22 to Monday, November 24
2025 calendar
- 1Jan元日Wednesday, January 1 · New Year's Day
- 13Jan成人の日Monday, January 13 · Coming of Age Day
- 11Feb建国記念の日Tuesday, February 11 · Foundation Day
- 24Feb天皇誕生日Monday, February 24 · The Emperor's Birthday
- 20Mar春分の日Thursday, March 20 · Vernal Equinox Day
- 29Apr昭和の日Tuesday, April 29 · Shōwa Day
- 3May憲法記念日Saturday, May 3 · Constitution Memorial Day
- 6Mayみどりの日Tuesday, May 6 · Greenery Day
- 5Mayこどもの日Monday, May 5 · Children's Day
- 21Jul海の日Monday, July 21 · Marine Day
- 11Aug山の日Monday, August 11 · Mountain Day
- 15Sep敬老の日Monday, September 15 · Respect for the Aged Day
- 23Sep秋分の日Tuesday, September 23 · Autumnal Equinox Day
- 13Octスポーツの日Monday, October 13 · Sports Day
- 3Nov文化の日Monday, November 3 · Culture Day
- 24Nov勤労感謝の日Monday, November 24 · Labour Thanksgiving Day
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.
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