Shōwa Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, April 29, 2021
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 17
- Day of year
- 119
- Local time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Currency
- JPY
Long-weekend planner
Shōwa Day falls on a Thursday in 2021. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Japan, Shōwa Day is on April 29, 2021 in 2021.
In 2021, Shōwa Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. Shōwa Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Japan.
Shōwa Day was on April 29, 2021 and has already passed this year.
The next Shōwa Day in Japan is on April 29, 2022.
Other public holidays in Japan 2021
- New Year's Day (元日)Jan 1
- Coming of Age Day (成人の日)Jan 11
- Foundation Day (建国記念の日)Feb 11
- The Emperor's Birthday (天皇誕生日)Feb 23
- Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日)Mar 20
- Constitution Memorial Day (憲法記念日)May 3
- Greenery Day (みどりの日)May 4
- Children's Day (こどもの日)May 5
- Marine Day (海の日)Jul 19
- Sports Day (スポーツの日)Jul 23
- Mountain Day (山の日)Aug 11
- Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日)Sep 20
- Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日)Sep 23
- Culture Day (文化の日)Nov 3
- Labour Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日)Nov 23
About these dates
The Shōwa Day date for Japan 2021 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.
Official source: https://www8.cao.go.jp/syukujitsu/