← Back to country
Holiday Calendar
Holidays in 2026 — Japan
Official public holidays and observances for Japan in 2026, presented in an easy-to-scan table.
| Date | Local Name | English Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 1, 2026
Thursday
|
元日 | New Year's Day | Public |
|
January 12, 2026
Monday
|
成人の日 | Coming of Age Day | Public |
|
February 11, 2026
Wednesday
|
建国記念の日 | Foundation Day | Public |
|
February 23, 2026
Monday
|
天皇誕生日 | The Emperor's Birthday | Public |
|
March 20, 2026
Friday
|
春分の日 | Vernal Equinox Day | Public |
|
April 29, 2026
Wednesday
|
昭和の日 | Shōwa Day | Public |
|
May 4, 2026
Monday
|
憲法記念日 | Constitution Memorial Day | Public |
|
May 4, 2026
Monday
|
みどりの日 | Greenery Day | Public |
|
May 5, 2026
Tuesday
|
こどもの日 | Children's Day | Public |
|
July 20, 2026
Monday
|
海の日 | Marine Day | Public |
|
August 11, 2026
Tuesday
|
山の日 | Mountain Day | Public |
|
September 21, 2026
Monday
|
敬老の日 | Respect for the Aged Day | Public |
|
September 23, 2026
Wednesday
|
秋分の日 | Autumnal Equinox Day | Public |
|
October 12, 2026
Monday
|
スポーツの日 | Sports Day | Public |
|
November 3, 2026
Tuesday
|
文化の日 | Culture Day | Public |
|
November 23, 2026
Monday
|
勤労感謝の日 | Labour Thanksgiving Day | Public |