Trading Holidays on JPX
| DAY | DATE | HOLIDAY |
| Monday | Jan. 02, 2023 | New Year’s Day Holiday |
| Tuesday | Jan. 03, 2023 | New Year’s Day Holiday |
| Monday | Jan. 09, 2023 | Coming of Age Day |
| Thursday | Feb. 23, 2023 | Emperor’s Birthday |
| Tuesday | Mar 21, 2023 | Spring Equinox |
| Wednesday | May 03, 2023 | Constitution Memorial Day |
| Thursday | May 04, 2023 | Greenery Day |
| Friday | May 05, 2023 | Children’s Day |
| Monday | Jul 17, 2023 | Marine Day |
| Friday | Aug. 11, 2023 | Mountain Day |
| Monday | Sep 18, 2023 | Respect for the Aged Day |
| Monday | Oct 09, 2023 | Health and Sports Day |
| Friday | Nov. 03, 2023 | Culture Day |
| Thursday | Nov. 23, 2023 | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
Japan Exchange Group JPX Holidays 2023
What investors need to know about holidays on JPX Exchange
Japan Exchange Group (JPX) is the largest stock exchange group in Japan and provides a platform for trading of equities, derivatives, and other financial instruments. As with all stock exchanges, JPX observes certain holidays throughout the year when the exchange is closed. It is essential for investors and traders to be aware of these holidays to plan their trading activities and schedules accordingly.
Here are the JPX holidays for the year 2023:
- New Year’s Day: Sunday, January 1, 2023 The market will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2023, in lieu of New Year’s Day.
- Coming of Age Day: Monday, January 9, 2023 The market will be closed on Monday, January 9, 2023, for Coming of Age Day.
- National Foundation Day: Friday, February 10, 2023 The market will be closed on Friday, February 10, 2023, for National Foundation Day.
- Vernal Equinox Day: Monday, March 20, 2023 The market will be closed on Monday, March 20, 2023, for Vernal Equinox Day.
- Showa Day: Saturday, April 29, 2023 The market will be closed on Monday, May 1, 2023, in lieu of Showa Day.
- Constitution Memorial Day: Friday, May 5, 2023 The market will be closed on Friday, May 5, 2023, for Constitution Memorial Day.
- Children’s Day: Saturday, May 6, 2023 The market will be closed on Monday, May 8, 2023, in lieu of Children’s Day.
- Marine Day: Monday, July 17, 2023 The market will be closed on Monday, July 17, 2023, for Marine Day.
- Mountain Day: Friday, August 11, 2023 The market will be closed on Friday, August 11, 2023, for Mountain Day.
- Respect for the Aged Day: Monday, September 18, 2023 The market will be closed on Monday, September 18, 2023, for Respect for the Aged Day.
- Autumnal Equinox Day: Friday, September 22, 2023 The market will be closed on Friday, September 22, 2023, for Autumnal Equinox Day.
- Health and Sports Day: Monday, October 9, 2023 The market will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023, for Health and Sports Day.
- Culture Day: Friday, November 3, 2023 The market will be closed on Friday, November 3, 2023, for Culture Day.
- Labor Thanksgiving Day: Friday, November 24, 2023 The market will be closed on Friday, November 24, 2023, for Labor Thanksgiving Day.
- Emperor’s Birthday: Sunday, December 23, 2023 The market will be closed on Monday, December 25, 2023, in lieu of Emperor’s Birthday.
It’s important to note that if any of the above holidays fall on a Saturday, the market will be closed on the preceding Friday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the market will be closed on the following Monday.
Additionally, while the above dates are the official JPX holidays, the exchange may also close for unexpected events, such as natural disasters or public health emergencies. Investors and traders should always stay updated on any announcements from JPX regarding changes to its trading schedule.
