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National day · Japan

National Foundation Day (Japan) is coming up.

Thursday, 11 February 2027

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About National Foundation Day (Japan)

National Foundation Day (Japan) is the national day of Japan. It marks the traditional founding of Japan.

In 2027 it falls on a Thursday; in 2028 it’s on Friday 11 February, and in 2029 on Sunday 11 February. Also in February 2027: International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 Feb), Revolution Day (Iran) (11 Feb) and Lateran Treaty Day (Vatican City) (11 Feb). From this page you can add it to your calendar, get an email before it, share the countdown, or show it full screen.

How we work out the date
It’s on 11 February every year.
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Page updated 5 November 2026. Report a wrong date

Dates

YearDate
2027Thursday, 11 February
2028Friday, 11 February
2029Sunday, 11 February
2030Monday, 11 February
2031Tuesday, 11 February
2032Wednesday, 11 February
2033Friday, 11 February
2034Saturday, 11 February
2035Sunday, 11 February
2036Monday, 11 February

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