Public holidays in Japan 2026
16 nationwide public holidays in Japan in 2026. Source: Nager.Date public-holiday database, fetched at build time.
Japan 2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | 元日 | Nationwide |
| January 12 | Monday | Coming of Age Day | 成人の日 | Nationwide |
| February 11 | Wednesday | Foundation Day | 建国記念の日 | Nationwide |
| February 23 | Monday | The Emperor's Birthday | 天皇誕生日 | Nationwide |
| March 20 | Friday | Vernal Equinox Day | 春分の日 | Nationwide |
| April 29 | Wednesday | Shōwa Day | 昭和の日 | Nationwide |
| May 6 | Wednesday | Constitution Memorial Day | 憲法記念日 | Nationwide |
| May 4 | Monday | Greenery Day | みどりの日 | Nationwide |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Children's Day | こどもの日 | Nationwide |
| July 20 | Monday | Marine Day | 海の日 | Nationwide |
| August 11 | Tuesday | Mountain Day | 山の日 | Nationwide |
| September 21 | Monday | Respect for the Aged Day | 敬老の日 | Nationwide |
| September 23 | Wednesday | Autumnal Equinox Day | 秋分の日 | Nationwide |
| October 12 | Monday | Sports Day | スポーツの日 | Nationwide |
| November 3 | Tuesday | Culture Day | 文化の日 | Nationwide |
| November 23 | Monday | Labour Thanksgiving Day | 勤労感謝の日 | Nationwide |
Is it a public holiday in Japan?
- Is January 1, 2026 a public holiday in Japan? Yes, New Year's Day (元日), a Thursday.
- Is January 12, 2026 a public holiday in Japan? Yes, Coming of Age Day (成人の日), a Monday.
- Is February 11, 2026 a public holiday in Japan? Yes, Foundation Day (建国記念の日), a Wednesday.
- Is February 23, 2026 a public holiday in Japan? Yes, The Emperor's Birthday (天皇誕生日), a Monday.
- Is March 20, 2026 a public holiday in Japan? Yes, Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日), a Friday.
- Is April 29, 2026 a public holiday in Japan? Yes, Shōwa Day (昭和の日), a Wednesday.
- Is May 6, 2026 a public holiday in Japan? Yes, Constitution Memorial Day (憲法記念日), a Wednesday.
- Is May 4, 2026 a public holiday in Japan? Yes, Greenery Day (みどりの日), a Monday.
- Is May 5, 2026 a public holiday in Japan? Yes, Children's Day (こどもの日), a Tuesday.
- Is July 20, 2026 a public holiday in Japan? Yes, Marine Day (海の日), a Monday.
- Is August 11, 2026 a public holiday in Japan? Yes, Mountain Day (山の日), a Tuesday.
- Is September 21, 2026 a public holiday in Japan? Yes, Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日), a Monday.
- Is September 23, 2026 a public holiday in Japan? Yes, Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日), a Wednesday.
- Is October 12, 2026 a public holiday in Japan? Yes, Sports Day (スポーツの日), a Monday.
- Is November 3, 2026 a public holiday in Japan? Yes, Culture Day (文化の日), a Tuesday.
- Is November 23, 2026 a public holiday in Japan? Yes, Labour Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日), a Monday.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2026?
16 nationwide public holidays.
What is the next public holiday in Japan?
As of July 12, 2026, the next nationwide public holiday is Marine Day on Monday, July 20, 2026.
Do public holidays differ by region in Japan?
No, every listed 2026 holiday applies nationwide.
How many 2026 holidays fall on a weekend?
0 of the 16 nationwide holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether a substitute weekday off applies depends on national rules.