Public Holidays in Japan
Japan observes 17 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Japan
- Marine DayMonday, July 20, 2026
- Mountain DayTuesday, August 11, 2026
- Respect-for-the-Aged DayMonday, September 21, 2026
- Citizens' HolidayTuesday, September 22, 2026
- Autumnal Equinox DayWednesday, September 23, 2026
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Friday | January 2nd | Bank |
| Jan 3 | Saturday | January 3rd | Bank |
| Jan 12 | Monday | Coming of Age Day | Public |
| Feb 11 | Wednesday | Foundation Day | Public |
| Feb 23 | Monday | Emperor's Birthday | Public |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Spring Equinox Day | Public |
| Apr 29 | Wednesday | Showa Day | Public |
| May 3 | Sunday | Constitution Day | Public |
| May 4 | Monday | Greenery Day | Public |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Children's Day | Public |
| May 6 | Wednesday | Constitution Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Jul 20 | Monday | Marine Day | Public |
| Aug 11 | Tuesday | Mountain Day | Public |
| Sep 21 | Monday | Respect-for-the-Aged Day | Public |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | Citizens' Holiday | Public |
| Sep 23 | Wednesday | Autumnal Equinox Day | Public |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Sports Day | Public |
| Nov 3 | Tuesday | Culture Day | Public |
| Nov 15 | Sunday | Seven-Five-Three Festival | Observance |
| Nov 23 | Monday | Labor Thanksgiving Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Observance |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Bank |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 19, 2026