Holidays in Japan in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Japan in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Japan.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Japan January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| January 2 Bank Holiday | Japan January 2 2026, Friday |
Local holiday |
| January 3 Bank Holiday | Japan January 3 2026, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Coming of Age Day | Japan January 12 2026, Monday |
National |
| National Foundation Day | Japan February 11 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| Valentine's Day | Japan February 14 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Emperor's Birthday | Japan February 23 2026, Monday |
National |
| Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival | Japan March 3 2026, Tuesday |
Observance |
| March Equinox | Japan March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Spring Equinox | Japan March 20 2026, Friday |
National |
| Shōwa Day | Japan April 29 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Japan May 3 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Greenery Day | Japan May 4 2026, Monday |
National |
| Children's Day | Japan May 5 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Japan May 6 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| June Solstice | Japan June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Star Festival | Japan July 7 2026, Tuesday |
Observance |
| Sea Day | Japan July 20 2026, Monday |
National |
| Hiroshima Memorial Day | Japan August 6 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Nagasaki Memorial Day | Japan August 9 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Mountain Day | Japan August 11 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Japan September 21 2026, Monday |
National |
| Bridge Public holiday | Japan September 22 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Autumn Equinox | Japan September 23 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| September Equinox | Japan September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Sports Day | Japan October 12 2026, Monday |
National |
| Culture Day | Japan November 3 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| 7-5-3 Day | Japan November 15 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Japan November 23 2026, Monday |
National |
| December Solstice | Japan December 22 2026, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas | Japan December 25 2026, Friday |
Observance |
| December 31 Bank Holiday | Japan December 31 2026, Thursday |
Local holiday |
Next Years Holidays in Japan