Today in Japan

Daily statistics, public holidays & status

Calculated based on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

Today's DateThursday, August 20

Holiday Today?No Major Holiday

Working Day?Regular Working Day

Bank StatusLikely Open

Stock MarketLikely Open

Next HolidayRespect for the Aged Day (September 21)

It is the 232nd day of the year, falling in Week 34. There are 133 days remaining until the end of the year.

Today's National Status

No Major Holiday Today

It's a regular working day in Japan.

🏖️Long Weekend Planner

3-Day Weekend Upcoming!

Respect for the Aged Day falls on September 21.

💡 Tip: Automatic long weekend!

See Respect for the Aged Day details ➔

Business Days Calculator

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Next Upcoming Event

Public HolidaySeptember 21, 2026

Respect for the Aged Day

Respect for the Aged Day, or Keiro no Hi, is a public holiday observed on the third Monday of September, dedicated to honouring elderly members of society and celebrating their long lives and contributions. Local governments often distribute gifts to the oldest residents in their communities, and families use the day to visit and spend time with grandparents and elderly relatives. Japan's rapidly ageing population gives the holiday particular social significance.

Visiting grandparents and elderly family members to express gratitude and spend time together
Attending local government ceremonies honouring the community's oldest residents

See details for Respect for the Aged Day ➔

Other Upcoming Events in Japan

9 Events Left

Sep23

Autumnal Equinox DayHoliday

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Shichi-Go-San FestivalObservance

Nov23

Labour Thanksgiving DayHoliday

Dec24

Christmas EveObservance

Dec25

Christmas DayObservance

Dec31

New Year's EveObservance

See the full 2026 holiday calendar for Japan ➔

Everything You Need to Know About Today in Japan

If you are wondering "What is today's date in Japan?" or trying to figure out if today is a regular working day, you are in the exact right place. We designed this page to give you a quick, distraction-free overview of the current day.

Most importantly, we monitor national and regional schedules to automatically notify you if today is a recognized public holiday or observance in Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is today a public holiday in Japan?

Check the "Today's National Status" section above. If today is a public holiday, it will be clearly marked in red. Otherwise, it is a regular working day.

How many working days are left until my deadline?

You can use our Business Days Calculator on this page. Simply select your future target date, and we will exclude weekends and public holidays to give you the exact working days remaining.

How do you calculate long weekends?

Our system scans upcoming public holidays. If a holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, it's an automatic 3-day weekend. If it falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, we suggest taking one day off to enjoy a 4-day break. If it falls on a Wednesday, we may suggest taking two days off to create a 5-day break.