ObservanceNotable
Setsubun
節分
Details
- Country
Japan- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Observance
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- February 2026
Business Impact
- Impact Description
- Open
Notes
Bean-throwing ceremony (mamemaki) to drive away evil spirits. Day before spring in the traditional calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Setsubun a public holiday in Japan?
- Setsubun is a Observance in Japan, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Setsubun 2026?
- Setsubun 2026 falls on February 3, 2026.
- What is closed during Setsubun in Japan?
- open
- What is Setsubun called locally in Japan?
- Setsubun is locally known as "節分" in Japan.