2024 Public Holidays & Working Days in Japan
Complete 2024 public holidays, weekend rules, working day count, and monthly calendar for Japan.
Japan has 249 working days and 16 public holidays in 2024, with a Saturday – Sunday weekend. Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays.
Japan operates on UTC+9 with standard business hours 09:00–18:00 and a saturday – sunday weekend. In 2024, there are 249 standard working days and 16 public holidays, with no makeup workdays scheduled. For cross-border trade and logistics professionals, note that banks suspend clearing, customs clearance pauses, and port operations halt during public holidays — potentially delaying payment settlement by 1–3 business days and increasing container detention fees. When scheduling shipments, letter-of-credit presentations, or international meetings, avoid Japan's non-working days and confirm operating windows around 2024 holidays with local agents in advance.
⚠️ Golden Week Logistics Note
During Golden Week (late April to early May, covering Showa Day, Constitution Day, Greenery Day, Children's Day), most Japanese businesses, banks, and logistics services suspend operations. Cross-border sellers should stock up at least 2 weeks early and avoid port clearance between Apr 25 and May 7.
⚠️ Obon — Unofficial but Widely Observed
Although Obon (mid-August) is not a statutory holiday, most Japanese companies grant leave (around Aug 13–16), halting factories and delaying logistics. Treat this period as de facto non-working days for Japan trade.
2024 Monthly Calendar
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Japan Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type | Business Impact | Banks Open | Action |
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| 2024-01-01 | Mon | 元日 New Year's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-01-08 | Mon | 成人の日 Coming of Age Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-02-12 | Mon | 建国記念の日 Foundation Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-02-23 | Fri | 天皇誕生日 The Emperor's Birthday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-03-20 | Wed | 春分の日 Vernal Equinox Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-04-29 | Mon | 昭和の日 Shōwa Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-05-03 | Fri | 憲法記念日 Constitution Memorial Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-05-04 | Sat | みどりの日 Greenery Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-05-06 | Mon | こどもの日 Children's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-07-15 | Mon | 海の日 Marine Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-08-12 | Mon | 山の日 Mountain Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-09-16 | Mon | 敬老の日 Respect for the Aged Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-09-22 | Sun | 秋分の日 Autumnal Equinox Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-10-14 | Mon | スポーツの日 Sports Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-11-04 | Mon | 文化の日 Culture Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2024-11-23 | Sat | 勤労感謝の日 Labour Thanksgiving Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are there in Japan in 2024?
In 2024, Japan has 249 working days, 101 weekend days, and 16 public holidays, out of 366 total days.
What days are the weekend in Japan?
The official weekend in Japan is Saturday and Sunday. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed on these days.
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2024?
Japan has 16 public holidays in 2024. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Are banks open on public holidays in Japan?
Banks in Japan are generally closed on public holidays. Dates marked as "Bank" holidays are confirmed bank closures; other public holidays may have reduced hours. Check with your bank for specifics.
Official Sources
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date open dataset and cross-checked against official government announcements. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Data updated: 2026. Refreshed annually based on official government announcements.
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