National Foundation Day (建国記念の日) 2026 is on Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
Published by a named source, listed below.
At a glance
- Type
- Public holiday
- Date
- Wednesday, 11 February 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
Commemorates the founding of the nation.
Also known as Kenkoku Kinen no Hi.
Every date and its source
| Date | Source |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
| Wednesday, 11 February 2026 | Japan: Japan Public Holidays |
Questions
Is the National Foundation Day (建国記念の日) 2026 date confirmed?
Confirmed. Published by a named source, listed below.
What else falls on Wednesday, 11 February 2026?
Navami.
Where does the National Foundation Day (建国記念の日) date come from?
One named source: Japan Public Holidays. Each is linked under Sources.
Can I add National Foundation Day (建国記念の日) 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.
Also on this day
Sources
Japan Public Holidays 2026
- Cabinet Office, Government of Japan: national holidays · last verified 12 August 2026
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