🇯🇵 Japan
December 31 Bank Holiday
Next observed on Thursday, 31 December 2026.
When is December 31 Bank Holiday in 2026?
Thursday, 31 December 2026
Counting down to December 31 Bank Holiday
What December 31 Bank Holiday marks
A holiday is a day or other period of time set aside for festivals or recreation. Public holidays are set by public authorities and vary by state or region. Religious holidays are set by religious organizations for their members and are often also observed as public holidays in religious majority countries. Some religious holidays, such as Christmas, have become secularised by part or all of those who observe them. In addition to secularisation, many holidays have become commercialised due to the growth of industry.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Festive day set aside by custom or by law, available under CC BY-SA.
December 31 Bank Holiday dates: 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday | Japan 2026 | |
| 2027 | Friday | Japan 2027 | |
| 2028 | Sunday | Japan 2028 | |
| 2029 | Monday | Japan 2029 | |
| 2030 | Tuesday | Japan 2030 | |
| 2031 | Wednesday | Japan 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is December 31 Bank Holiday in 2026?
December 31 Bank Holiday falls on Thursday, 31 December 2026 in Japan.
What day of the week is December 31 Bank Holiday 2026?
December 31 Bank Holiday 2026 falls on a Thursday, 31 December 2026.
When is December 31 Bank Holiday in 2027?
December 31 Bank Holiday falls on Friday, 31 December 2027.
Where is December 31 Bank Holiday observed?
Observed nationally in Japan.
What does December 31 Bank Holiday celebrate?
Festive day set aside by custom or by law. A holiday is a day or other period of time set aside for festivals or recreation. Public holidays are set by public authorities and vary by state or region. Religious holidays are set by religious organizations for their members and are often also observed as public holidays in religious majority countries. Some religious holidays, such as Christmas, have become secularised by part or all of those who observe them. In addition to secularisation, many holidays have become commercialised due to the growth of industry.