Awa Odori
FestivalMajor
阿波おどり
Details
- Country
Japan- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Festival
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- August 2026
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Reduced Operations
- Impact Description
- Open
Notes
Japan's largest dance festival in Tokushima. Over 1.3 million visitors. Coincides with Obon.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Awa Odori a public holiday in Japan?
- Awa Odori is a Festival in Japan, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Awa Odori 2026?
- Awa Odori 2026 falls on August 12, 2026 – August 15, 2026.
- What is closed during Awa Odori in Japan?
- open
- What is Awa Odori called locally in Japan?
- Awa Odori is locally known as "阿波おどり" in Japan.
- How does Awa Odori affect business in Japan?
- Awa Odori causes moderate impact on business operations in Japan. open