Labor Thanksgiving Day
Nationwide public holiday in Japan · 勤労感謝の日
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 November | Monday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 23 November | Tuesday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Japan.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Sat 21 Nov – Mon 23 Nov is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Tokyo around 23 November: high 16°C (60°F), low 8°C (46°F), rain on 43% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Tokyo. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Monday 23 November in Tokyo: (MET Norway)
About Labor Thanksgiving Day
Labour Thanksgiving Day, Kinrō Kansha no Hi, is a day for honouring work, celebrating production and giving thanks to one another. Established in 1948, it has its roots in Niinamesai, an ancient harvest ritual in which the emperor offers the year's newly harvested rice to the deities and partakes of it.
Traditions
The Niinamesai ritual is still performed by the Emperor at the Imperial Palace. Elsewhere, schoolchildren often make drawings or cards to thank people in their communities such as police officers, firefighters and other workers, and some local events celebrate agriculture and local produce.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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