How many days until New Year's Day in Japan?
New Year's Day (元日) is a nationwide public holiday in Japan. In 2027 it falls on a Friday.
New Year's Day dates in Japan
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 1 January 2026 | Nationwide |
| Friday, 1 January 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with New Year's Day
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia and 152 more.
Frequently asked questions
When is New Year's Day in Japan?
New Year's Day falls on Thursday, 1 January 2026 and Friday, 1 January 2027.
Is New Year's Day a nationwide public holiday in Japan?
Yes, New Year's Day is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does New Year's Day fall on a weekend?
Not in the years listed: New Year's Day falls on a weekday in 2026, 2027.
Which public holiday in Japan comes after New Year's Day?
The next one is Coming of Age Day on Monday, 11 January 2027.
How many days until New Year's Day?
The live countdown at the top of this page shows the days and weeks left. It is calculated from your device's date.
More Japan holidays
- Coming of Age Day
- Foundation Day
- The Emperor's Birthday
- Vernal Equinox Day
- Shōwa Day
- Greenery Day
- Children's Day
- Constitution Memorial Day
- Marine Day
- Mountain Day
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