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Coming of Age Day is getting closer.
Japan's Coming of Age Day is held on the 2nd Monday in January, celebrating young people reaching adulthood.
Dates for 2026 to 2028 are listed below
Coming of Age Day in Japan
Local ceremonies may be held on a nearby weekend, even though the national holiday date is the second Monday in January.
About Coming of Age Day in Japan
Seijin no Hi honours young people who have reached adulthood, with local governments holding ceremonies in town halls and arenas. Many women wear elaborate furisode kimonos, while men wear suits or traditional hakama, and groups take photographs together. Although the legal age of adulthood fell to 18 in 2022, many municipalities continue to hold the ceremonies for people turning 20 that year.
When is Coming of Age Day in Japan?
Coming of Age Day is the second Monday in January, giving 12 January 2026, 11 January 2027 and 10 January 2028.
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | Monday 12 January 2026 | Monday 11 January 2027 | Monday 10 January 2028 |
Planning around Coming of Age Day
Kimono hire, hair styling and photography studios book out months ahead, so reserve early, and check your city office for the ceremony time and venue. Work out shifts and childcare cover with the free shift planner, or browse every holiday countdown.
Coming of Age Day questions
How many days until Coming of Age Day in Japan?
The live counter at the top of this page shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds left until the next Coming of Age Day in Japan, using the time zone you choose. The dates for 2026 to 2028 are in the table above.
When is Coming of Age Day in 2027 in Japan?
Coming of Age Day falls on Monday 11 January 2027 in Japan.
Is the coming of age ceremony for 18 or 20-year-olds?
Japan lowered the legal age of adulthood from 20 to 18 in 2022, but many ceremonies still invite 20-year-olds. Arrangements vary by municipality, so check with the relevant local government.