🇯🇵 Japan Public Holidays 2026
This page lists every national public holiday in Japan for 2026 — 18 days in total. Each date is cross-checked against the official government source. To compare Japan against other countries side by side, open the interactive timeline.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 12 | Monday | Coming of Age Day |
| February 11 | Wednesday | National Foundation Day |
| February 23 | Monday | Emperor's Birthday |
| March 20 | Friday | Vernal Equinox Day |
| April 29 | Wednesday | Shōwa Day |
| May 3 | Sunday | Constitution Memorial Day |
| May 4 | Monday | Greenery Day |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Children's Day |
| May 6 | Wednesday | Substitute Holiday |
| July 20 | Monday | Marine Day |
| August 11 | Tuesday | Mountain Day |
| September 21 | Monday | Respect for the Aged |
| September 22 | Tuesday | National Holiday (sandwich) |
| September 23 | Wednesday | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| October 12 | Monday | Sports Day |
| November 3 | Tuesday | Culture Day |
| November 23 | Monday | Labour Thanksgiving Day |
Plan around Japan's 2026 holidays
Use the interactive Holiday Timeline to overlay Japan with any of the other 55 countries we cover and instantly spot conflict-free meeting dates. See the full by-country list or verify every date on the government sources page.
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