Autumnal Equinox Day has already passed this year.
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Key facts
- Date
- Sunday, September 22, 2024
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 38
- Day of year
- 266
- Local time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Currency
- JPY
Long-weekend planner
Autumnal Equinox Day falls on the weekend in 2024, so it does not add an extra day off.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Japan, Autumnal Equinox Day is on September 22, 2024 in 2024.
In 2024, Autumnal Equinox Day falls on a Sunday.
Yes. Autumnal Equinox Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Japan.
Autumnal Equinox Day was on September 22, 2024 and has already passed this year.
The next Autumnal Equinox Day in Japan is on September 23, 2025.
Other public holidays in Japan 2024
- New Year's Day (元日)Jan 1
- Coming of Age Day (成人の日)Jan 8
- Foundation Day (建国記念の日)Feb 12
- The Emperor's Birthday (天皇誕生日)Feb 23
- Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日)Mar 20
- 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 6
- Marine Day (海の日)Jul 15
- Mountain Day (山の日)Aug 12
- Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日)Sep 16
- Sports Day (スポーツの日)Oct 14
- Culture Day (文化の日)Nov 4
- Labour Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日)Nov 23
About these dates
The Autumnal Equinox Day date for Japan 2024 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Official source: https://www8.cao.go.jp/syukujitsu/