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  3. Shōwa Day

Shōwa Day in Japan

Public holiday, observed nationwide

Countdown

Next: April 29, 2026 (Wednesday)

Shōwa Day Dates by Year

YearDateDay
2025April 29, 2025Tuesday
2026April 29, 2026Wednesday
2027April 29, 2027Thursday

Details

TypePublic
ScopeNational

Timezones in Japan

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

New Year's Day

January 1, 2026 · Public

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

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FAQ

When is Shōwa Day in 2026?▾

Shōwa Day falls on April 29, 2026 (Wednesday) in 2026.

Is Shōwa Day a public holiday?▾

Shōwa Day is a public holiday in Japan.

What timezone is Japan in?▾

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