FestivalNotable
Tanabata
七夕
Business Impact
- Impact Description
- Open
Notes
Star Festival. Wishes written on tanzaku paper strips. Sendai Tanabata (Aug 6-8) is the most famous celebration.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Tanabata a public holiday in Japan?
- Tanabata is a Festival in Japan, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Tanabata 2026?
- Tanabata 2026 falls on July 7, 2026.
- What is closed during Tanabata in Japan?
- open
- What is Tanabata called locally in Japan?
- Tanabata is locally known as "七夕" in Japan.