🇯🇵 Japan
Setsubun
Next observed on Wednesday, 3 February 2027.
When is Setsubun in 2027?
Wednesday, 3 February 2027
Counting down to Setsubun
What Setsubun marks
Setsubun is the day before the beginning of spring in the old calendar in Japan. The name literally means 'seasonal division', referring to the day just before the first day of spring in the traditional calendar, known as Setsubun; though previously referring to a wider range of possible dates, Setsubun is now typically held on February 3, with the day after – the first day of spring in the old calendar – known as Risshun . Both Setsubun and Risshun are celebrated yearly as part of the Spring Festival in Japan. Setsubun was accompanied by a number of rituals and traditions held at various levels to drive away the previous year's bad fortunes and evil spirits for the year to come.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Japanese holiday celebrating spring held in the first week of February, available under CC BY-SA.
Setsubun dates: 2027–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday | Japan 2027 | |
| 2028 | Thursday | Japan 2028 | |
| 2029 | Saturday | Japan 2029 | |
| 2030 | Sunday | Japan 2030 | |
| 2031 | Monday | Japan 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Setsubun in 2027?
Setsubun falls on Wednesday, 3 February 2027 in Japan.
What day of the week is Setsubun 2027?
Setsubun 2027 falls on a Wednesday, 3 February 2027.
When is Setsubun in 2028?
Setsubun falls on Thursday, 3 February 2028.
Where is Setsubun observed?
Observed nationally in Japan.
What does Setsubun celebrate?
Japanese holiday celebrating spring held in the first week of February. Setsubun is the day before the beginning of spring in the old calendar in Japan. The name literally means 'seasonal division', referring to the day just before the first day of spring in the traditional calendar, known as Setsubun; though previously referring to a wider range of possible dates, Setsubun is now typically held on February 3, with the day after – the first day of spring in the old calendar – known as Risshun . Both Setsubun and Risshun are celebrated yearly as part of the Spring Festival in Japan. Setsubun wa