When is Tanabata?

Tanabata is a Japanese star festival inspired by a romantic folktale of two celestial lovers meeting once a year. Colorful paper decorations, written wishes, and summer festival streets are central to the celebration.

Tanabata is commonly associated with Wish papers, Bamboo decorations, Summer festivals, Street stalls, Colorful streamers. 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 Tanabata 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.