When is Oshogatsu?

Oshogatsu is Japan's New Year celebration and one of the country's most important annual holidays. It is associated with family reunions, shrine visits, special foods, house decorations, and a calm start to the year.

Oshogatsu is commonly associated with First shrine visit, Osechi dishes, New Year decorations, Otoshidama gifts, Family gatherings. These customs shape how the holiday is recognized and give it a distinct character from one community to another.

This page tracks the next date for Oshogatsu and shows how the holiday appears across upcoming years. Visitors can use the countdown, date table, and related celebrations to plan ahead and compare similar observances.