🇯🇵 Japan
Shōwa Day
Next observed on Thursday, 29 April 2027.
When is Shōwa Day in 2027?
Thursday, 29 April 2027
Counting down to Shōwa Day
What Shōwa Day marks
Showa Day is a public holiday in Japan held on April 29. It honors the birthday of Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito), the reigning emperor from 1926 to 1989. Shō (昭) means "shining" or "bright", and wa (和) means "peace", signifying the "enlightened peace" that citizens receive. According to the now defunct Democratic Party of Japan, the purpose of the holiday is to encourage public reflection on the turbulent 62 years of Hirohito's reign, ranging from totalitarianism to the post-war reconstruction and transition into a democratic state.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Japanese annual holiday, available under CC BY-SA.
Shōwa Day dates: 2027–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday | Japan 2027 | |
| 2028 | Saturday | Japan 2028 | |
| 2029 | Sunday | Japan 2029 | |
| 2030 | Monday | Japan 2030 | |
| 2031 | Tuesday | Japan 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Shōwa Day in 2027?
Shōwa Day falls on Thursday, 29 April 2027 in Japan.
What day of the week is Shōwa Day 2027?
Shōwa Day 2027 falls on a Thursday, 29 April 2027.
When is Shōwa Day in 2028?
Shōwa Day falls on Saturday, 29 April 2028.
Where is Shōwa Day observed?
Observed nationally in Japan.
What does Shōwa Day celebrate?
Japanese annual holiday. Showa Day is a public holiday in Japan held on April 29. It honors the birthday of Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito), the reigning emperor from 1926 to 1989. Shō (昭) means "shining" or "bright", and wa (和) means "peace", signifying the "enlightened peace" that citizens receive. According to the now defunct Democratic Party of Japan, the purpose of the holiday is to encourage public reflection on the turbulent 62 years of Hirohito's reign, ranging from totalitarianism to the post-war reconstruction and transition into a democratic state.