Japan Public Holidays 2026
Japan observes 19 public holidays in 2026.
- First:
- New Year's Day —
- Last:
- Labour Thanksgiving Day —
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§ II · Most-Searched
Most-searched holidays in Japan, 2026
01
New Year's Day
元日
Thursday, January 1, 2026- “lunar new year いつ”
02
Mountain Day
山の日
Tuesday, August 11, 2026- “山の日 いつから”
- “山の日 なぜ”
03
Vernal Equinox Day
春分の日
Friday, March 20, 2026- “春分の日 2026”
- “春分の日 祝日”
04
The Emperor's Birthday
天皇誕生日
Monday, February 23, 2026- “天皇誕生日 2026”
05
Sports Day
スポーツの日
Monday, October 12, 2026- “スポーツの日とは”
- “sports day 体育祭”
06
Shōwa Day
昭和の日
Wednesday, April 29, 2026- “shōwa day celebration”
- “shōwa day traditions”
- “昭和の日”
Long weekends
Holidays adjacent to the weekend, in Japan, 2026.
- 4days
Jan 9 — Jan 12, 2026
Coming of Age Day
- 4days
Feb 20 — Feb 23, 2026
The Emperor's Birthday
- 4days
May 1 — May 4, 2026
Constitution Memorial Day
- 4days
May 1 — May 4, 2026
Greenery Day
- 4days
Jul 17 — Jul 20, 2026
Marine Day
All public holidays in 2026
- Jan1Variable
- Jan12Variable
Coming of Age Day
Mon · January 12, 2026
成人の日
- Feb11Variable
Foundation Day
Wed · February 11, 2026
建国記念の日
- Feb23Variable
The Emperor's Birthday
Mon · February 23, 2026
天皇誕生日
- Mar20Variable
Vernal Equinox Day
Fri · March 20, 2026
春分の日
- Apr29Variable
Shōwa Day
Wed · April 29, 2026
昭和の日
- May3Fixed
- May4Variable
- May4Variable
Greenery Day
Mon · May 4, 2026
みどりの日
- May5Variable
Children's Day
Tue · May 5, 2026
こどもの日
- May6Fixed
Constitution Memorial Day Observed
Wed · May 6, 2026
- Jul20Variable
Marine Day
Mon · July 20, 2026
海の日
- Jul20Fixed
Sea Day
Mon · July 20, 2026
- Aug11Variable
Mountain Day
Tue · August 11, 2026
山の日
- Sep21Variable
Respect for the Aged Day
Mon · September 21, 2026
敬老の日
- Sep22Fixed
Bridge Public Holiday
Tue · September 22, 2026
- Sep23Variable
Autumnal Equinox Day
Wed · September 23, 2026
秋分の日
- Oct12Variable
Sports Day
Mon · October 12, 2026
スポーツの日
- Nov3Variable
Culture Day
Tue · November 3, 2026
文化の日
- Nov23Variable
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About this calendar
In 2026, Japan observes 19 public holidays, beginning with New Year's Day on and ending with Labour Thanksgiving Day on . These are official days on which government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are closed.
Holidays here include a mix of fixed dates (such as New Year's Day and national independence days) and variable dates (such as religious holidays that follow lunar or ecclesiastical calendars). Variable holidays may shift by 1–2 days from year to year.
When a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the practice of observing a substitute day off varies by employer, sector, and employment contract.