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Sports Day (スポーツの日) 2026 is on Monday, 12 October 2026.

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Type
Public holiday
Date
Monday, 12 October 2026
Long weekend
Yes, next to the weekend
Source
Cabinet Office, Government of Japan: national holidays

Whether offices, banks and schools close depends on the employer or the local authority. The source has the details.

What it is

A day for sport and health; kept on the second Monday of October.

Also known as Supotsu no Hi.

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DateSource
2026
Monday, 12 October 2026Japan: Japan Public HolidaysJapan holidays

Questions

Is the Sports Day (スポーツの日) 2026 date confirmed?

Confirmed. Published by a named source, listed below.

What else falls on Monday, 12 October 2026?

Navratri Day 2: Brahmacharini, Dwitiya, Srivari Navaratri Brahmotsavam begins, Thanksgiving (Canada).

Where does the Sports Day (スポーツの日) date come from?

One named source: Japan Public Holidays. Each is linked under Sources.

Can I add Sports Day (スポーツの日) to my calendar?

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Also on this day

Navratri Day 2: BrahmachariniDwitiyaSrivari Navaratri Brahmotsavam beginsThanksgiving (Canada)

Sources

Japan Public Holidays 2026

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