Working Days in Japan 2023
2023 has 247 working days in Japan: 365 days, minus 105 weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and 13 Japanese public holidays on weekdays.
Working days by month, 2023
| Month | Days | Weekend | Holidays | Working days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Jan 2 · New Year's Day (substitute holiday) Jan 9 · Coming of Age Day | 31 | 9 | 2 | 20 | 160 |
| February Feb 23 · Emperor's Birthday | 28 | 8 | 1 | 19 | 152 |
| March Mar 21 · Vernal Equinox Day | 31 | 8 | 1 | 22 | 176 |
| April | 30 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 160 |
| May May 3 · Constitution Memorial Day May 4 · Greenery Day May 5 · Children's Day | 31 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 160 |
| June | 30 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| July Jul 17 · Marine Day | 31 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 160 |
| August Aug 11 · Mountain Day | 31 | 8 | 1 | 22 | 176 |
| September Sep 18 · Respect for the Aged Day | 30 | 9 | 1 | 20 | 160 |
| October Oct 9 · Sports Day | 31 | 9 | 1 | 21 | 168 |
| November Nov 3 · Culture Day Nov 23 · Labour Thanksgiving Day | 30 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 160 |
| December | 31 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 168 |
| 2023 total | 365 | 105 | 13 | 247 | 1,976 |
Holidays shown are those on weekdays. National holidays (国民の祝日). The equinox days are confirmed each February for the following year. Source: Cabinet Office, national holidays.
Working days by quarter
Working days between two dates
Count business days for any range, and add your own days off.
Japanese public holidays 2023
Every holiday with its date, long weekends and a calendar download.
2023 calendar for Japan
A printable year calendar with the holidays marked.
Working days in Japan 2023: questions and answers
How many working days are there in Japan in 2023?
There are 247 working days in Japan in 2023. The year has 365 days; 105 are weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and 13 are Japanese public holidays that fall on a weekday.
How many working hours are there in 2023?
At 8 hours a day, 247 working days make 1,976 working hours in 2023. Change the hours per day above to see your own total.
How many working days are in each month of 2023?
January 20, February 19, March 22, April 20, May 20, June 22, July 20, August 22, September 20, October 21, November 20 and December 21. March has the most working days and February the fewest.
How are working days counted?
Every day of the year counts unless it is a weekend day (Saturday and Sunday) or one of the Japanese public holidays. A holiday that falls on a weekend is counted once, as a weekend day. Company holidays, personal leave and regional holidays are not taken off. National holidays (国民の祝日). The equinox days are confirmed each February for the following year.
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