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Japan Public Holidays 2026
Sourced public holidays dates for Japan in 2026. Download a calendar file or subscribe for updates.
Technical details
All 18 public holidays in Japan for 2026, including the substitute holiday and the citizens’ holiday, with Japanese names.
v1 · Updated 12 Aug 2026 | 18 dates · Updated 12 Aug 2026
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Dates in this pack
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| Date | Name | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan 2026 | New Year’s Day (元日) | |
| Mon 12 Jan 2026 | Coming of Age Day (成人の日) | Long weekend 10–12 Jan |
| Wed 11 Feb 2026 | National Foundation Day (建国記念の日) | |
| Mon 23 Feb 2026 | Emperor’s Birthday (天皇誕生日) | Long weekend 21–23 Feb |
| Fri 20 Mar 2026 | Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日) | Long weekend 20–22 Mar |
| Wed 29 Apr 2026 | Shōwa Day (昭和の日) | |
| Sun 3 May 2026 | Constitution Memorial Day (憲法記念日) | Golden Week |
| Mon 4 May 2026 | Greenery Day (みどりの日) | Golden Week |
| Tue 5 May 2026 | Children’s Day (こどもの日) | Golden Week |
| Wed 6 May 2026 | Substitute holiday (振替休日) | For 3 May, a Sunday |
| Mon 20 Jul 2026 | Marine Day (海の日) | Long weekend 18–20 Jul |
| Tue 11 Aug 2026 | Mountain Day (山の日) | |
| Mon 21 Sep 2026 | Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日) | Silver Week |
| Tue 22 Sep 2026 | Citizens’ Holiday (国民の休日) | Between two holidays |
| Wed 23 Sep 2026 | Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日) | Silver Week |
| Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Sports Day (スポーツの日) | long weekend 10–12 Oct |
| Tue 3 Nov 2026 | Culture Day (文化の日) | |
| Mon 23 Nov 2026 | Labour Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日) | Long weekend 21–23 Nov |
All 18 dates.
Sources
- Cabinet Office, Government of Japan: national holidays · retrieved 12 August 2026, reviewed 12 August 2026Government of Japan Standard Terms of Use; dates are public facts.