Japan Calendar 2025
Complete calendar with all Japanese public holidays, consecutive holidays and Golden Week schedules to help plan your work and travel
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Japanese Calendar 2025 Overview
Monthly view of Japanese calendar 2025 with public holidays, working day adjustments, and weekend highlights. Perfect for long-term planning.
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2025 Japan Public Holidays
Complete list of Japanese national holidays, including Golden Week, Obon festival and substitute holidays. Essential for business planning and travel arrangements.
元日 (New Year's Day)
成人の日 (Coming of Age Day)
建国記念の日 (National Foundation Day)
天皇誕生日 (Emperor's Birthday)
振替休日 (Emperor's Birthday Observed)
春分の日 (Vernal Equinox Day)
昭和の日 (Showa Day)
憲法記念日 (Constitution Memorial Day)
みどりの日 (Greenery Day)
こどもの日 (Children's Day)
振替休日 (Holiday Observed)
海の日 (Marine Day)
山の日 (Mountain Day)
敬老の日 (Respect for the Aged Day)
秋分の日 (Autumnal Equinox Day)
スポーツの日 (Sports Day)
文化の日 (Culture Day)
勤労感謝の日 (Labor Thanksgiving Day)
振替休日 (Labor Thanksgiving Day Observed)
FAQs about Japanese Calendar 2025
Essential information about Japanese holidays and cultural observances
What are the major Japanese holidays in 2025?
The major Japanese holidays in 2025 include: • New Year's Day (Jan 1) • Coming of Age Day (Jan 13) • National Foundation Day (Feb 11) • Emperor's Birthday (Feb 23) • Vernal Equinox Day (Mar 20) • Showa Day (Apr 29) • Golden Week (May 3-6): - Constitution Memorial Day - Greenery Day - Children's Day • Marine Day (Jul 21) • Mountain Day (Aug 11) • Respect for the Aged Day (Sep 15) • Autumnal Equinox Day (Sep 23) • Sports Day (Oct 13) • Culture Day (Nov 3) • Labor Thanksgiving Day (Nov 23) Golden Week is one of the longest holiday periods in Japan.
How do substitute holidays (振替休日) work in Japan?
Substitute holidays in Japan follow these rules: 1. When a national holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday becomes a substitute holiday 2. When a day between national holidays becomes a "sandwich day", it becomes a holiday In 2025, there are several substitute holidays: • February 24 (Monday after Emperor's Birthday) • May 6 (Extended Golden Week) • November 24 (Monday after Labor Thanksgiving Day)
What is special about Japanese holidays in 2025?
Japanese holidays in 2025 have several notable features: 1. Extended Holiday Periods: • Golden Week (May 3-6): 4 consecutive holidays • Multiple three-day weekends due to Monday holidays 2. Cultural Significance: • Traditional observances like Vernal and Autumnal Equinox Days • Modern celebrations like Sports Day and Culture Day 3. Seasonal Celebrations: • Spring: Cherry blossom viewing season around March-April • Summer: Marine Day and Mountain Day • Autumn: Respect for the Aged Day and harvest celebrations
How should businesses plan around Japanese holidays?
Business planning for Japanese holidays should consider: 1. Major Holiday Periods: • New Year (businesses typically closed Dec 29 - Jan 3) • Golden Week (early May) • Obon season (mid-August, though not official holiday) 2. Business Practices: • Many companies close during Golden Week • Reduced business activity during New Year period • Plan for early closing times on days before holidays 3. Transportation: • Higher travel costs and crowded transportation • Advance booking recommended for business travel • Consider remote meetings during major holiday periods
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