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  • This year: Monday, 21 Sep 2026
  • Next year: Monday, 20 Sep 2027
  • Last year: Monday, 15 Sep 2025
  • Type: Public Holiday

About Respect for the Aged Day in Japan

Respect for the Aged Day is a public holiday in Japan. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Respect for the Aged Day: Past and Future Observances

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Year Date Weekday Name Holiday Type
2016 Monday Respect for the Aged Day Public Holiday
2017 Monday Respect for the Aged Day Public Holiday
2018 Monday Respect for the Aged Day Public Holiday
2019 Monday Respect for the Aged Day Public Holiday
2020 Monday Respect for the Aged Day Public Holiday
2021 Monday Respect for the Aged Day Public Holiday
2022 Monday Respect for the Aged Day Public Holiday
2023 Monday Respect for the Aged Day Public Holiday
2024 Monday Respect for the Aged Day Public Holiday
2025 Monday Respect for the Aged Day Public Holiday
2026 Monday Respect for the Aged Day Public Holiday
2027 Monday Respect for the Aged Day Public Holiday
2028 Monday Respect for the Aged Day Public Holiday
2029 Monday Respect for the Aged Day Public Holiday
2030 Monday Respect for the Aged Day Public Holiday
2031 Monday Respect for the Aged Day Public Holiday
2032 Monday Respect for the Aged Day Public Holiday
2033 Monday Respect for the Aged Day Public Holiday
2034 Monday Respect for the Aged Day Public Holiday
2035 Monday Respect for the Aged Day Public Holiday
2036 Monday Respect for the Aged Day Public Holiday

FAQ — Respect for the Aged Day in Japan

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Respect for the Aged Day is a public holiday observed in Japan. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in Japan.

This year, Respect for the Aged Day falls on {'year': 2026, 'name': 'Respect for the Aged Day', 'date_iso': '2026-09-21', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2026, 9, 21), 'date_display': '21 Sep 2026', 'day_of_week': 'Monday'} in Japan.

Next year, Respect for the Aged Day will be observed on {'year': 2027, 'name': 'Respect for the Aged Day', 'date_iso': '2027-09-20', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2027, 9, 20), 'date_display': '20 Sep 2027', 'day_of_week': 'Monday'} in Japan. Movable holidays can change weekday and date year to year.

Last year, Respect for the Aged Day was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Respect for the Aged Day', 'date_iso': '2025-09-15', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 9, 15), 'date_display': '15 Sep 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Monday'} in Japan.

Yes, Respect for the Aged Day is recognized as a public holiday in Japan. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Respect for the Aged Day from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The Japan holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.

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