Showa Day in 🇯🇵 Japan
Public Holiday
Yes
National Holiday
No
Type
Public Holiday
Showa Day in Japan
Showa Day (Shōwa no Hi) on April 29th honors Emperor Hirohito's birthday and reflects on Japan's tumultuous Showa era; it begins Golden Week, Japan's most important holiday season combining multiple public holidays.
About Showa Day
Japanese public holiday on April 29 marking the birthday of Emperor Hirohito (Showa Emperor), inviting reflection on the turbulent Showa era (1926–1989) and Japan's postwar recovery.
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | April 29 | Monday |
| 2025 | April 29 | Tuesday |
| 2026 | April 29 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | April 29 | Thursday |
| 2028 | April 29 | Saturday |
| 2029 | April 29 | Sunday |
| 2030 | April 29 | Monday |