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New Year's Day in Japan

Public holiday, observed nationwide

Countdown

Next: January 1, 2027 (Friday)

New Year's Day Dates by Year

YearDateDay
2025January 1, 2025Wednesday
2026January 1, 2026Thursday
2027January 1, 2027Friday

Details

TypePublic
ScopeNational

Timezones in Japan

IANA ZoneAbbreviationUTC OffsetDST
Asia/TokyoJSTUTC+09:00No
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Other Holidays in Japan

Coming of Age Day

January 12, 2026 · Public

Foundation Day

February 11, 2026 · Public

The Emperor's Birthday

February 23, 2026 · Public

Vernal Equinox Day

March 20, 2026 · Public

Shōwa Day

April 29, 2026 · Public

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FAQ

When is New Year's Day in 2026?▾

New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 (Thursday) in 2026.

Is New Year's Day a public holiday?▾

New Year's Day is a public holiday in Japan.

What timezone is Japan in?▾

Japan uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).