Japan public holidays 2026
Official non-working public holidays in Japan, 2026.
Japan, 2026
18 public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Weekday | When | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday | 313 days ago | Public holiday |
| 12 January | Coming of Age Day | Monday | 302 days ago | Public holiday |
| 11 February | Foundation Day | Wednesday | 272 days ago | Public holiday |
| 23 February | Emperor's Birthday | Monday | 260 days ago | Public holiday |
| 20 March | Vernal Equinox Day | Friday | 235 days ago | Public holiday |
| 29 April | Showa Day | Wednesday | 195 days ago | Public holiday |
| 3 May | Constitution Day | Sunday | 191 days ago | Public holiday |
| 4 May | Greenery Day | Monday | 190 days ago | Public holiday |
| 5 May | Children's Day | Tuesday | 189 days ago | Public holiday |
| 6 May | Substitute Holiday | Wednesday | 188 days ago | Public holiday |
| 20 July | Marine Day | Monday | 113 days ago | Public holiday |
| 11 August | Mountain Day | Tuesday | 91 days ago | Public holiday |
| 21 September | Respect for the Aged Day | Monday | 50 days ago | Public holiday |
| 22 September | National Holiday | Tuesday | 49 days ago | Public holiday |
| 23 September | Autumnal Equinox Day | Wednesday | 48 days ago | Public holiday |
| 12 October | Sports Day | Monday | 29 days ago | Public holiday |
| 3 November | Culture Day | Tuesday | 7 days ago | Public holiday |
| 23 November | Labor Thanksgiving Day | Monday | in 13 days | Public holiday |
Working days in 2026
- Working days in 2026: 244
- Free days in 2026: 121
- Public holidays in 2026: 18
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