Japan holidays 2026
Japan has 16 public holidays recorded for 2026. Each entry below shows the date, the holiday name and whether it applies nationally or only in certain regions.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | National |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Mon | Coming of Age Day | National |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Wed | Foundation Day | National |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Mon | The Emperor's Birthday | National |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Fri | Vernal Equinox Day | National |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Wed | Shลwa Day | National |
| 3 May 2026 | Sun | Constitution Memorial Day | National |
| 4 May 2026 | Mon | Greenery Day | National |
| 5 May 2026 | Tue | Children's Day | National |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Mon | Marine Day | National |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Tue | Mountain Day | National |
| 21 Sep 2026 | Mon | Respect for the Aged Day | National |
| 23 Sep 2026 | Wed | Autumnal Equinox Day | National |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Mon | Sports Day | National |
| 3 Nov 2026 | Tue | Culture Day | National |
| 23 Nov 2026 | Mon | Labour Thanksgiving Day | National |