Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日) 2026 is on Monday, 21 September 2026.
Published by a named source, listed below.
At a glance
- Type
- Public holiday
- Date
- Monday, 21 September 2026
- Long weekend
- Yes, next to the weekend
Whether offices, banks and schools close depends on the employer or the local authority. The source has the details.
What it is
Honours elderly people; kept on the third Monday of September.
Also known as Keiro no Hi.
Every date and its source
| Date | Source |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
| Monday, 21 September 2026 | Japan: Japan Public Holidays |
Questions
Is the Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日) 2026 date confirmed?
Confirmed. Published by a named source, listed below.
What else falls on Monday, 21 September 2026?
Vamana Jayanti, International Day of Peace, Dashami.
Where does the Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日) date come from?
One named source: Japan Public Holidays. Each is linked under Sources.
Can I add Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日) to my calendar?
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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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