Saturday, 1 January 2028
Confirmed — source checked
This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.
New Year's Day, Ganjitsu, is a Japanese national holiday on 1 January. It begins the shÅgatsu period, when government offices, banks and many businesses also observe a broader year-end and New Year shutdown.
Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.
Friday, 1 January 2027 · Confirmed — source checked
Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.
Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.
Official public holiday law or calendar
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-27
Japan’s Cabinet Office tables establish 2026 and 2027, including substitute and citizen’s holidays. The 2028 equinoxes remain provisional until the Cabinet Office publishes the annual list in February 2027.
Public offices close for Ganjitsu and commonly remain shut over several year-end days under their operating calendars. Essential services continue.
The Bank of Japan closes from 31 December through 3 January, in addition to weekends and national holidays. Commercial-bank arrangements should be checked separately.
Schools are already within winter vacation; exact dates are set by education authorities and institutions.
The National Holidays Act defines 1 January as a day to celebrate the beginning of the year. Modern statutory status accompanies older household and shrine traditions.
ShÅgatsu is Japan's most important annual family period. It influences work, finance, retail, postal services and nationwide travel beyond the single legal holiday.
People make hatsumÅde shrine or temple visits, exchange greetings, serve osechi dishes and spend time with relatives.
Rail and air travel are exceptionally busy, while urban services may use special timetables. Reserve intercity journeys early.
Ganjitsu is observed on 1 January.
The national holiday is 1 January, although many organizations close for a longer year-end period.
Its published rule includes 31 December through 3 January.
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