🇯🇵 Holiday guide

Public holidays in Japan 2026

National and available regional public holidays for 2026, with country-specific scope notes and planning links.

2026 holiday list

Thu, Jan 1

New Year's Day

Official · National

Mon, Jan 12

Coming of Age Day

Official · National

Wed, Feb 11

National Foundation Day

Official · National

Mon, Feb 23

Emperor's Birthday

Official · National

Fri, Mar 20

Vernal Equinox Day

Official · National

Wed, Apr 29

Shōwa Day

Official · National

Sun, May 3

Constitution Memorial Day

Official · National

Mon, May 4

Greenery Day

Official · National

Tue, May 5

Children's Day

Official · National

Wed, May 6

Substitute holiday

Official · National

Mon, Jul 20

Marine Day

Official · National

Tue, Aug 11

Mountain Day

Official · National

Mon, Sep 21

Respect for the Aged Day

Official · National

Tue, Sep 22

Citizens' holiday

Official · National

Wed, Sep 23

Autumnal Equinox Day

Official · National

Mon, Oct 12

Sports Day

Official · National

Tue, Nov 3

Culture Day

Official · National

Mon, Nov 23

Labour Thanksgiving Day

Official · National

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What the list covers

Japan has national holidays plus substitute and citizens’ holidays created by statutory rules. One-off imperial or government dates should be verified when announced.

Source and coverage

Official annual calendar checked. National, substitute and citizens' holidays published by the Cabinet Office.

Primary source: Cabinet Office of Japan 2026–2027 national holiday calendar. Critical payroll, legal and travel dates should still be confirmed with the relevant local authority.