Holidays

Japan

Japan public holidays — 2026

Official public holidays in Japan for 2026, from government sources.

No — today is not a public holiday in Japan

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DateHolidayNotes
Thursday 1 January 2026New Year's Day
Monday 12 January 2026Coming of Age Day
Wednesday 11 February 2026National Foundation Day
Monday 23 February 2026Emperor's Birthday
Friday 20 March 2026Vernal Equinox Day
Wednesday 29 April 2026Showa Day
Sunday 3 May 2026Constitution Memorial Day
Monday 4 May 2026Greenery Day
Tuesday 5 May 2026Children's Day
Wednesday 6 May 2026Substitute holiday
Monday 20 July 2026Marine Day
Tuesday 11 August 2026Mountain Day
Monday 21 September 2026Respect for the Aged Day
Tuesday 22 September 2026Substitute holiday
Wednesday 23 September 2026Autumnal Equinox Day
Monday 12 October 2026Sports Day
Tuesday 3 November 2026Culture Day
Monday 23 November 2026Labor Thanksgiving Day

Source: Cabinet Office. Licence: Government of Japan (open data, attribution required).