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 | 288 days ago | Public holiday |
| 12 January | Coming of Age Day | Monday | 277 days ago | Public holiday |
| 11 February | Foundation Day | Wednesday | 247 days ago | Public holiday |
| 23 February | Emperor's Birthday | Monday | 235 days ago | Public holiday |
| 20 March | Vernal Equinox Day | Friday | 210 days ago | Public holiday |
| 29 April | Showa Day | Wednesday | 170 days ago | Public holiday |
| 3 May | Constitution Day | Sunday | 166 days ago | Public holiday |
| 4 May | Greenery Day | Monday | 165 days ago | Public holiday |
| 5 May | Children's Day | Tuesday | 164 days ago | Public holiday |
| 6 May | Substitute Holiday | Wednesday | 163 days ago | Public holiday |
| 20 July | Marine Day | Monday | 88 days ago | Public holiday |
| 11 August | Mountain Day | Tuesday | 66 days ago | Public holiday |
| 21 September | Respect for the Aged Day | Monday | 25 days ago | Public holiday |
| 22 September | National Holiday | Tuesday | 24 days ago | Public holiday |
| 23 September | Autumnal Equinox Day | Wednesday | 23 days ago | Public holiday |
| 12 October | Sports Day | Monday | 4 days ago | Public holiday |
| 3 November | Culture Day | Tuesday | in 18 days | Public holiday |
| 23 November | Labor Thanksgiving Day | Monday | in 38 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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