When is Tanabata in 2024?
Tanabata › 2024
2024
July 7, 2024
- Day of week
- Sunday
- Days ago
- 744 days ago
- Weekend?
- Yes — falls on a Sunday
Tanabata by Year
About Tanabata
Japanese star festival celebrating the annual meeting of the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi, observed by writing wishes on colorful paper strips (tanzaku) hung on bamboo branches.
Date rule: July 7 every year (some regions observe on August 7)
Frequently Asked Questions
Tanabata in 2024 falls on July 7, 2024.
Tanabata falls on a Sunday in 2024.
Tanabata 2024 was 744 days ago.
Yes, Tanabata 2024 falls on a Sunday, which is a weekend. This means many workers will already have the day off.
Upcoming dates for Tanabata: 2023: July 7, 2023; 2024: July 7, 2024; 2025: July 7, 2025; 2026: July 7, 2026; 2027: July 7, 2027.