2026 Japan Holidays
View all public holidays and observances in Japan for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.
Total Holidays
Holidays in 2026
Busiest Month
3 holidays
This Month
Holidays this month
About Japan holidays in 2026
In 2026, Japan observes 16 public holidays. The year begins with New Year's Day on January 1st, followed by Coming of Age Day on January 12th. February features Foundation Day and The Emperor's Birthday. Spring brings the Vernal Equinox Day in March and Shōwa Day in late April. May is a busy month with Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day, and Children's Day clustered together. The latter half of the year includes holidays such as Marine Day in July, Mountain Day in August, and Respect for the Aged Day and Autumnal Equinox Day in September. October has Sports Day, and November concludes the year's public holidays with Culture Day and Labour Thanksgiving Day.
Holiday Distribution by Month
Holiday dates
| Date | Day | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 12, 2026 | Monday | Coming of Age Day |
| February 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Foundation Day |
| February 23, 2026 | Monday | The Emperor's Birthday |
| March 20, 2026 | Friday | Vernal Equinox Day |
| April 29, 2026 | Wednesday | Shōwa Day |
| May 4, 2026 | Monday | Constitution Memorial Day |
| May 4, 2026 | Monday | Greenery Day |
| May 5, 2026 | Tuesday | Children's Day |
| July 20, 2026 | Monday | Marine Day |
| August 11, 2026 | Tuesday | Mountain Day |
| September 21, 2026 | Monday | Respect for the Aged Day |
| September 23, 2026 | Wednesday | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| October 12, 2026 | Monday | Sports Day |
| November 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Culture Day |
| November 23, 2026 | Monday | Labour Thanksgiving Day |
Planning around Japan holidays in 2026
- All listed holidays are observed nationwide.
- Check the calendar for potential holiday clusters.
- Observe that some holidays fall on weekdays.
- Note that May has multiple holidays within a short span.
Holiday patterns in 2026
The holiday calendar in Japan for 2026 shows a notable concentration of observances in May, with three public holidays occurring within a single week. The year also features a cluster of holidays in late September, including Respect for the Aged Day and the Autumnal Equinox Day.
Conversely, June and December are quiet months with no public holidays scheduled. The distribution throughout the rest of the year is relatively even, with most months featuring one or two holidays, spread across weekdays and weekends.
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