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How many working days in 2021 in Japan (Standard)?

In 2021, there are 246 working days in Japan (Standard).

This is calculated from:

  • 365 total days
  • 104 weekend days
  • 15 public holidays falling on weekdays

How is the calculation made?

Because 2021 is not a leap year, it has 365 days.

Let's remove 52 saturdays and 52 sundays. It remains 261 days.

Now, let's remove 15 public holidays that do not fall during a weekend and we obtain 246 working days in 2021.

Frequently asked questions

How many working days in 2021 in Japan (Standard)?

There are 246 working days in 2021 in Japan (Standard).

How many weekend days are there in 2021?

There are 104 weekend days in 2021.

Is 2021 a leap year?

No. 2021 is not a leap year and has 365 days.

How many public holidays fall on weekdays in 2021?

15 public holidays fall on weekdays in 2021.

Public holidays falling on weekdays in 2021

1. New Year's Day : Friday, 1 January, 2021
2. Coming of Age Day : Monday, 11 January, 2021
3. Foundation Day : Thursday, 11 February, 2021
4. Emperor's Birthday : Tuesday, 23 February, 2021
5. Shōwa Day : Thursday, 29 April, 2021
6. Constitution Memorial Day : Monday, 3 May, 2021
7. Greenery Day : Tuesday, 4 May, 2021
8. Children's Day : Wednesday, 5 May, 2021
9. Marine Day : Thursday, 22 July, 2021
10. Health and Sports Day : Friday, 23 July, 2021
11. Mountain Day (observance) : Monday, 9 August, 2021
12. Respect-for-Aged Day : Monday, 20 September, 2021
13. Autumnal Equinox Day : Thursday, 23 September, 2021
14. Culture Day : Wednesday, 3 November, 2021
15. Labor Thanksgiving Day : Tuesday, 23 November, 2021

Public holidays falling on a weekend

1. Vernal Equinox Day : Saturday, 20 March, 2021
2. Mountain Day : Sunday, 8 August, 2021

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