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Ii Fufu no Hi (Good Couple Day)
Japan's 22 November, a pun on ii fufu, "good couple", when many pairs register their marriage.
When is Ii Fufu no Hi (Good Couple Day) in 2026?
Ii Fufu no Hi (Good Couple Day) 2026 is on Sunday, 22 November 2026. Other years: 2027, Monday, 22 November 2027; 2028, Wednesday, 22 November 2028.
About Ii Fufu no Hi (Good Couple Day)
In Japanese the numbers eleven and twenty-two can be read ii fufu, meaning good couple, and 22 November has been promoted as a day for husbands and wives to thank each other since 1988, a campaign begun by a Japanese life insurance association. Registration offices in Japan accept filings on any day, and many couples choose the date to submit their form. Hotels and wedding halls offer special plans, and some couples marry on it. It is not a public holiday.
Ii Fufu no Hi (Good Couple Day) dates: 2026, 2027, 2028
| Year | Ii Fufu no Hi (Good Couple Day) date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, 22 November 2026 |
| 2027 | Monday, 22 November 2027 |
| 2028 | Wednesday, 22 November 2028 |
What is served
- celebration dinner
- cake
Also part of it, and being written: Marriage in Japan (The legal and cultural framework.), Koseki (The family registry where a marriage is filed.).
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Background: "Marriage in Japan" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.