Children's Day has already passed this year.
Friday, May 5, 2023
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, May 5, 2023
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 18
- Day of year
- 125
- Local time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Currency
- JPY
Long-weekend planner
Children's Day falls on a Friday in 2023, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Japan, Children's Day is on May 5, 2023 in 2023.
In 2023, Children's Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. Children's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Japan.
Children's Day was on May 5, 2023 and has already passed this year.
The next Children's Day in Japan is on May 6, 2024.
Other public holidays in Japan 2023
- New Year's Day (元日)Jan 2
- Coming of Age Day (成人の日)Jan 9
- 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 21
- Shōwa Day (昭和の日)Apr 29
- Constitution Memorial Day (憲法記念日)May 3
- Greenery Day (みどりの日)May 4
- Marine Day (海の日)Jul 17
- Mountain Day (山の日)Aug 11
- Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日)Sep 18
- Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日)Sep 23
- Sports Day (スポーツの日)Oct 9
- Culture Day (文化の日)Nov 3
- Labour Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日)Nov 23
About these dates
The Children's Day date for Japan 2023 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Official source: https://www8.cao.go.jp/syukujitsu/