Coming of Age Day

January 8, Monday

Coming of Age Day (Seijin no Hi) is a public holiday in Japan held annually on the second Monday of January. It is held in order to congratulate and encourage all those who have already reached the age of maturity between April 2 of the previous year and April 1 of the current year, and to help them realise that they have become adults. Festivities include coming of age ceremonies (seijin-shiki) held at local and prefectural offices, as well as after-parties among family and friends.

Coming of Age Day