School holidays in Japan 2023-2024 (all prefectures)

In this publication, All-Holidays.Info will talk about school holidays in Japan 2023-2024. We will provide dates for summer, winter, spring holidays and golden week. We will also tell you about the features of the Japanese school year. The data is given for all prefectures of the Land of the Rising Sun.

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School holidays in Japan 2023-2024: this is IMPORTANT to know!

There are two types of schools in Japan – public and private. The school year schedule for public educational institutions is compiled by regional education councils. But schools are not required to adhere to it exactly. The start and end dates of school holidays may vary in a particular city and even educational institution.

The school year in Japan begins on April 1 and ends at the end of March. Here are the school periods and school holidays in Japan 2023-2024 (estimated dates):

  1. First study period: from the beginning of April to the end of July.
  2. Golden Week : usually from April 29 to May 5.
  3. Summer holidays 2023: from the end of July to the end of August.
  4. Second academic period: from the second half of August to the end of December.
  5. Winter holidays 2023-2024: from late December to early January.
  6. Third academic period: from the beginning of January to the second half of March.
  7. Spring break 2024: end of March.

90% of schools in Japan follow the trimester system. 10% of schools operate on a semester system. They give students the opportunity to relax in the fall. The dates of the autumn holidays are determined by the school. In addition to school holidays, Japanese children have public holidays in the 2023-2024 school year. On these days, schools are closed for both students and teachers.

Important! Below are the school holidays in Japan 2023-2024. These dates are observed in most educational institutions in the prefecture or city. They may vary depending on the city and school, so check the information on the school website or with the administration.

Summer holidays in Japan 2023

Below are the summer school holidays in Japan in 2023-2024. Dates are for the largest cities and prefectures. If you do not find the information you are interested in, visit the school administration website, the official website of the prefecture or city.

  • Hokkaido: July 26 (Wednesday) to August 20 (Sunday) 2023, (junior high school: July 26 (Wednesday) to August 24 (Thursday) 2023).
  • Aomori Prefecture: from July 22 (Saturday) to August 23 (Wednesday) 2023.
  • Iwate Prefecture: from July 22 (Saturday) to August 20 (Sunday) 2023.
  • Miyagi Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 24 (Thursday) 2023.

  • Akita: from July 20 (Thursday) to August 24 (Thursday) 2023.
  • Yamagata Prefecture: from July 27 (Thursday) to August 23 (Wednesday) 2023.
  • Fukushima Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 21 (Monday) 2023.
  • Ibaraki Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 27 (Sunday) 2023.
  • Tochigi Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 29 (Tuesday) 2023.
  • Gunma Prefecture: July 21 (Friday) to August 27 (Sunday) 2023.

  • Saitama: from July 22 (Saturday) to August 28 (Monday) 2023.
  • Chiba Prefecture: from July 17 (Monday) to August 27 (Sunday) 2023.

  • Tokyo: from July 21 (Friday) to August 24 (Thursday) 2023.
  • Kanagawa Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 27 (Sunday) 2023.
  • Niigata Prefecture: from July 25 (Tuesday) to August 28 (Monday) 2023.
  • Toyama Prefecture: from July 25 (Tuesday) to August 27 (Sunday) 2023.
  • Ishikawa Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 31 (Thursday), 2023.
  • Fukui Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 27 (Sunday) 2023.
  • Yamanashi Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 27 (Sunday) 2023.
  • Nagano Prefecture: from July 22 (Saturday) to August 21 (Monday) 2023.
  • Gifu Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 29 (Tuesday) 2023.
  • Shizuoka Prefecture: from July 22 (Saturday) to August 29 (Tuesday) 2023.
  • Aichi Prefecture: From July 21 (Friday) to August 31 (Thursday), 2023.
  • Mie Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 31 (Thursday) 2023.
  • Shiga Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 31 (Thursday), 2023.

  • Kyoto: from July 22 (Saturday) to August 24 (Thursday) 2023.
  • Osaka Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 24 (Thursday) 2023.
  • Hyogo Prefecture: from July 22 (Saturday) to August 31 (Thursday), 2023.
  • Nara Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 24 (Thursday) 2023.
  • Wakayama Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 24 (Thursday) 2023.
  • Tottori Prefecture: from July 22 (Saturday) to August 24 (Thursday) 2023.
  • Shimane Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 28 (Monday) 2023.
  • Okayama Prefecture: July 20 (Thursday) to August 28 (Monday) 2023.

  • Hiroshima: from July 21 (Friday) to August 31 (Thursday) 2023.
  • Yamaguchi Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 31 (Thursday) 2023.

  • Tokushima: from July 21 (Friday) to August 31 (Thursday) 2023.
  • Kagawa Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 31 (Thursday) 2023.
  • Ehime Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 31 (Thursday) 2023.
  • Kochi Prefecture: July 21 (Friday) to August 31 (Thursday) 2023.
  • Fukuoka Prefecture: from July 22 (Saturday) to August 27 (Sunday) 2023.
  • Saga Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 28 (Monday) 2023.
  • Nagasaki Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 31 (Thursday) 2023.
  • Kumamoto Prefecture: from July 22 (Saturday) to August 28 (Monday) 2023.
  • Oita Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 24 (Thursday) 2023.
  • Miyazaki Prefecture: from July 23 (Sunday) to August 24 (Thursday) 2023.
  • Kagoshima Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 31 (Thursday) 2023.
  • Okinawa Prefecture: from July 21 (Friday) to August 27 (Sunday) 2023.

Winter holidays in Japan 2023-2024

Below are the dates for the 2023-2024 winter school holidays in Japan. Let us remind you that individual schools can change the school year schedule to suit their needs.

  • Hokkaido: December 26 (Tuesday) – January 19 (Friday), junior high school: December 26 (Tuesday) – January 14 (Sunday).
  • Aomori Prefecture: December 24 (Sunday) – January 14 (Sunday).
  • Iwate Prefecture: December 23 (Saturday) – January 12 (Friday).
  • Miyagi Prefecture: December 24 (Sunday) – January 7 (Sunday).

  • Akita: December 26 (Tuesday) – January 10 (Wednesday).
  • Yamagata Prefecture: December 23 (Saturday) – January 9 (Tuesday).
  • Fukushima Prefecture: December 23 (Saturday) – January 8 (Monday).
  • Ibaraki Prefecture: December 23 (Saturday) – January 8 (Monday).
  • Tochigi Prefecture: December 26 (Tuesday) – January 8 (Monday).
  • Gunma Prefecture: December 24 (Sunday) – January 6 (Saturday).

  • Saitama: December 24 (Sunday) – January 5 (Friday).
  • Chiba Prefecture: December 24 (Sunday) – January 5 (Friday).

  • Tokyo: December 26 (Tuesday) – January 7 (Sunday).
  • Kanagawa Prefecture: December 26 (Tuesday) – January 6 (Saturday).
  • Niigata Prefecture: December 25 (Monday) – January 5 (Friday).
  • Toyama Prefecture: December 25 (Monday) – January 7 (Sunday).
  • Ishikawa Prefecture: December 26 (Tuesday) – January 6 (Saturday).
  • Fukui Prefecture: December 24 (Sunday) – January 7 (Sunday).
  • Yamanashi Prefecture: December 27 (Wednesday) – January 8 (Monday).
  • Nagano Prefecture: December 25 (Monday) – January 8 (Monday).
  • Gifu Prefecture: December 27 (Wednesday) – January 6 (Saturday).
  • Shizuoka Prefecture: December 23 (Saturday) – January 8 (Monday).
  • Aichi Prefecture: December 24 (Sunday) – January 6 (Saturday).
  • Mie Prefecture: December 23 (Saturday) – January 8 (Monday).
  • Shiga Prefecture: December 24 (Sunday) – January 6 (Saturday).

  • Kyoto: December 23 (Saturday) – January 8 (Monday), Junior High School: December 23 (Saturday) – January 4 (Thursday).
  • Osaka Prefecture: December 23 (Saturday) – January 8 (Monday).
  • Hyogo Prefecture: December 23 (Saturday) – January 8 (Monday).
  • Nara Prefecture: December 24 (Sunday) – January 6 (Saturday).
  • Wakayama Prefecture: December 23 (Saturday) – January 8 (Monday).
  • Tottori Prefecture: December 23 (Saturday) – January 8 (Monday).
  • Shimane Prefecture: December 25 (Monday) – January 7 (Sunday).
  • Okayama Prefecture: December 23 (Saturday) – January 8 (Monday).

  • Hiroshima: December 24 (Sunday) – January 6 (Saturday).
  • Yamaguchi Prefecture: December 23 (Saturday) – January 8 (Monday).

  • Tokushima: December 24 (Sunday) – January 7 (Sunday).
  • Kagawa Prefecture: December 25 (Monday) – January 7 (Sunday).
  • Ehime Prefecture: December 26 (Tuesday) – January 8 (Monday).
  • Kochi Prefecture: December 26 (Tuesday) – January 7 (Sunday).
  • Fukuoka Prefecture: December 23 (Saturday) – January 8 (Monday).
  • Saga Prefecture: December 25 (Monday) – January 7 (Sunday).
  • Nagasaki Prefecture: December 23 (Saturday) – January 8 (Monday).
  • Kumamoto Prefecture: December 23 (Saturday) – January 8 (Monday).
  • Oita Prefecture: December 23 (Saturday) – January 8 (Monday).
  • Miyazaki Prefecture: December 25 (Monday) – January 5 (Friday).
  • Kagoshima Prefecture: December 25 (Monday) – January 7 (Sunday).
  • Okinawa Prefecture: December 26 (Tuesday) – January 4 (Thursday).

Spring break in Japan 2024

Depending on the school, the 2024 spring school holidays in Japan may take one of the following options:

  1. From March 16/17/18 to March 24, 2024.
  2. From March 16/17/18 to March 31, 2024.
  3. From March 23/24/25 to March 31, 2024.

Golden Week 2024

Golden Week is a popular time for travel and vacation in Japan. This is the period of national holidays, which occur at the end of April and beginning of May. Holidays in Japan 2024 that form Golden Week:

  1. Showa Day (April 29, 2024, Monday).
  2. Constitution Day (May 3, 2024, Friday).
  3. Green Day (May 4, 2024, Saturday).
  4. Children’s Day (May 5, 2024, Sunday).
  5. Postponement of Children’s Day (6 May 2024, Monday).

Many companies close during Golden Week and give families and employees a week off. Popular destinations in Japan for Golden Week holidays include Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hokkaido and Okinawa. Major airports, train stations, trains and highways are usually crowded. Golden Week is considered the beginning of the spring tourist season.

Summer holidays in Japan 2024

Below are the 2024 summer holidays for Japanese schoolchildren. The data is for all prefectures in the country. We remind you that each school can change the school year schedule!

  • Hokkaido: July 25 (Thursday) – August 20 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Aomori Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – August 21 (Monday) 2024.
  • Iwate Prefecture: July 25 (Thursday) – August 21 (Monday) 2024.
  • Miyagi Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – August 25 (Sunday) 2024.

  • Akita: July 20 (Saturday) – August 25 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Yamagata Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – August 25 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Fukushima Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – August 25 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Ibaraki Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – August 25 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Tochigi Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – August 28 (Wednesday) 2024.
  • Gunma Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – August 25 (Sunday) 2024.

  • Saitama: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Chiba Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.

  • Tokyo: July 20 (Saturday) – August 25 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Kanagawa Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – August 25 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Niigata Prefecture: July 25 (Thursday) – August 25 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Toyama Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Ishikawa Prefecture: July 25 (Thursday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Fukui Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – August 28 (Wednesday) 2024.
  • Yamanashi Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – August 28 (Wednesday) 2024.
  • Nagano Prefecture: July 27 (Saturday) – August 25 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Gifu Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Shizuoka Prefecture: July 25 (Thursday) – August 27 (Tuesday) 2024.
  • Aichi Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Mie Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Shiga Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.

  • Kyoto: July 24 (Monday) – August 25 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Osaka Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Hyogo Prefecture: July 25 (Thursday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Nara Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Wakayama Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Tottori Prefecture: July 25 (Thursday) – August 25 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Shimane Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – August 25 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Okayama Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.

  • Hiroshima: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Yamaguchi Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.

  • Tokushima: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Kagawa Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – August 25 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Ehime Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Kochi Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Fukuoka Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Saga Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Nagasaki Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Kumamoto Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Oita Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Miyazaki Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Kagoshima Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – September 1 (Sunday) 2024.
  • Okinawa Prefecture: July 20 (Saturday) – August 25 (Sunday) 2024.

In this article, All-Holidays.Info talked about school holidays in Japan 2023-2024. We obtained the exact dates of summer and winter holidays, and the approximate dates of spring school holidays in Japanese schools. We hope you found the information you were interested in. Don’t forget to share this post with your friends!

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