Japan Public Holidays 2026

Japan has 16 public holidays in 2026. The standard weekend in Japan is Sat-Sun. Plan your leave days around these holidays to maximize your time off.

16
Public Holidays
104
Weekend Days
245
Working Days
365
Total Days

All Public Holidays

Thu 1 Jan
New Year's Day(元日)
Thu
Confirmed
Mon 12 Jan
Coming of Age Day(成人の日)
Mon
Confirmed
Wed 11 Feb
Foundation Day(建国記念の日)
Wed
Confirmed
Mon 23 Feb
The Emperor's Birthday(天皇誕生日)
Mon
Confirmed
Fri 20 Mar
Vernal Equinox Day(春分の日)
Fri
Confirmed
Wed 29 Apr
Shōwa Day(昭和の日)
Wed
Confirmed
Mon 4 May
Constitution Memorial Day(憲法記念日)
Mon
Confirmed
Mon 4 May
Greenery Day(みどりの日)
Mon
Confirmed
Tue 5 May
Children's Day(こどもの日)
Tue
Confirmed
Mon 20 Jul
Marine Day(海の日)
Mon
Confirmed
Tue 11 Aug
Mountain Day(山の日)
Tue
Confirmed
Mon 21 Sep
Respect for the Aged Day(敬老の日)
Mon
Confirmed
Wed 23 Sep
Autumnal Equinox Day(秋分の日)
Wed
Confirmed
Mon 12 Oct
Sports Day(スポーツの日)
Mon
Confirmed
Tue 3 Nov
Culture Day(文化の日)
Tue
Confirmed
Mon 23 Nov
Labour Thanksgiving Day(勤労感謝の日)
Mon
Confirmed

2026 Calendar Overview

January
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