Foundation Day has already passed this year.
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Key facts
- Date
- Saturday, February 11, 2023
- Day of the week
- Saturday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 6
- Day of year
- 42
- Local time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Currency
- JPY
Long-weekend planner
Foundation Day falls on the weekend in 2023, so it does not add an extra day off.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Japan, Foundation Day is on February 11, 2023 in 2023.
In 2023, Foundation Day falls on a Saturday.
Yes. Foundation Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Japan.
Foundation Day was on February 11, 2023 and has already passed this year.
The next Foundation Day in Japan is on February 12, 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
- 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
- Children's Day (こどもの日)May 5
- 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 Foundation Day date for Japan 2023 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.
Official source: https://www8.cao.go.jp/syukujitsu/