Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日) 2026 is on Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
Published by a named source, listed below.
At a glance
- Type
- Public holiday
- Date
- Wednesday, 23 September 2026
- Long weekend
- No
Whether offices, banks and schools close depends on the employer or the local authority. The source has the details.
What it is
A national holiday on the day of the autumn equinox, to honour ancestors.
Also known as Shūbun no Hi.
Every date and its source
| Date | Source |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
| Wednesday, 23 September 2026 | Japan: Japan Public Holidays |
Questions
Is the Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日) 2026 date confirmed?
Confirmed. Published by a named source, listed below.
What else falls on Wednesday, 23 September 2026?
Vamana Jayanti, September equinox, Dwadashi, Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavam ends.
Where does the Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日) date come from?
One named source: Japan Public Holidays. Each is linked under Sources.
Can I add Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日) to my calendar?
Yes. Use "Add to calendar" above: the .ics file opens in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook, and lists every sourced date.
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Sources
Japan Public Holidays 2026
- Cabinet Office, Government of Japan: national holidays · last verified 12 August 2026
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