New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1, 2026 · Date in UTC calendar day
Ganjitsu — Japan's New Year's Day and the start of the oshogatsu holidays.
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About
New Year's Day (Ganjitsu) on 1 January is a national holiday in Japan and the heart of oshogatsu.
Count down to Japan's New Year's Day for travel, hatsumode, and family gatherings.
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- Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Region
- Japan
- Timezone
- Date in UTC calendar day
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