Vernal Equinox Day has already passed this year.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Key facts
- Date
- Wednesday, March 20, 2024
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 12
- Day of year
- 80
- Local time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Currency
- JPY
Long-weekend planner
Vernal Equinox Day falls on a Wednesday in 2024, splitting the week — there is no single bridge day this year.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Japan, Vernal Equinox Day is on March 20, 2024 in 2024.
In 2024, Vernal Equinox Day falls on a Wednesday.
Yes. Vernal Equinox Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Japan.
Vernal Equinox Day was on March 20, 2024 and has already passed this year.
The next Vernal Equinox Day in Japan is on March 20, 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
- 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
- Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日)Sep 22
- 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 Vernal 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/