Planning ahead can save you time, money, and stress—especially when it comes to Japan’s national holidays and long weekends. Here's everything you need to know for 2025!
January 1 (Wed): New Year’s Day (元日)
January 13 (Mon): Coming of Age Day (成人の日)
February 11 (Tue): National Foundation Day (建国記念の日)
February 23 (Sun): Emperor’s Birthday (天皇誕生日) → Feb 24 (Mon): substitute holiday
March 20 (Thu): Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日)
April 29 (Tue): Showa Day (昭和の日)
May 3–5 (Sat–Mon): Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day, Children’s Day
July 21 (Mon): Marine Day (海の日)
August 11 (Mon): Mountain Day (山の日)
September 15 (Mon): Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日)
September 23 (Tue): Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日)
October 13 (Mon): Sports Day (スポーツの日)
November 3 (Mon): Culture Day (文化の日)
November 23 (Sun): Labor Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日) → Nov 24 (Mon): substitute holiday
Want to maximize your time off? Try these 2025 combo plans:
April 26–May 6 (Sat–Tue): Use 3 vacation days (April 30, May 1–2) for an 11-day break!
September 13–16 (Sat–Tue): With one day off (Sep 16), enjoy Respect for the Aged Day + weekend combo.
Avoid peak departure days: May 3–5, Aug 10–12, and Dec 28–31
Book Shinkansen and flights at least 1 month in advance
Travel during mid-week if possible to skip rushes
Use apps like NAVITIME, Ekispert, and JR East Train Reservation to plan efficiently
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