Jidai Matsuri
FestivalMajor
時代祭
Details
- Country
Japan- Scope
- Nationwide
- City
- 1857910
- Type
- Festival
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- October 2026
Business Impact
- Impact Description
- This is a cultural festival. Business hours may vary in the local area.
Notes
The Festival of the Ages features a costume procession depicting over a thousand years of Japanese history, ending at Heian Shrine.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Jidai Matsuri a public holiday in Japan?
- Jidai Matsuri is a Festival in Japan, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Jidai Matsuri 2026?
- Jidai Matsuri 2026 falls on October 22, 2026.
- What is Jidai Matsuri called locally in Japan?
- Jidai Matsuri is locally known as "時代祭" in Japan.
Source: Curated festivals (LLM)Manual