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Japan Public Holidays 2026

Public and bank holidays observed in Japan during 2026. Dates can vary by region within a country.

2026

21 holidays · 18 public

January

  • 1
    Thu
    New Year's Day
    public
  • 2
    Fri
    January 2nd
    bank
  • 3
    Sat
    January 3rd
    bank
  • 12
    Mon
    Coming of Age Day
    public

February

  • 11
    Wed
    Foundation Day
    public
  • 23
    Mon
    Emperor's Birthday
    public

March

  • 20
    Fri
    Spring Equinox Day
    public

April

  • 29
    Wed
    Showa Day
    public

May

  • 3
    Sun
    Constitution Day
    public
  • 4
    Mon
    Greenery Day
    public
  • 5
    Tue
    Children's Day
    public
  • 6
    Wed
    Constitution Day (substitute day)
    public

July

  • 20
    Mon
    Marine Day
    public

August

  • 11
    Tue
    Mountain Day
    public

September

  • 21
    Mon
    Respect-for-the-Aged Day
    public
  • 22
    Tue
    Citizens' Holiday
    public
  • 23
    Wed
    Autumnal Equinox Day
    public

October

  • 12
    Mon
    Sports Day
    public

November

  • 3
    Tue
    Culture Day
    public
  • 23
    Mon
    Labor Thanksgiving Day
    public

December

  • 31
    Thu
    New Year's Eve
    bank
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