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Japan Public Holidays 2026

There are 21 public holidays in Japan in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.

Last updated 3 July 2026.

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Public holidays in 2026

The 21 public holidays Japan marks in 2026.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
2 January 2026FridayJanuary 2 Bank HolidayJanuary 2 Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in Japan
3 January 2026SaturdayJanuary 3 Bank HolidayJanuary 3 Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in Japan
12 January 2026MondayComing of Age DayComing of Age Day is a national holiday in Japan
11 February 2026WednesdayNational Foundation DayNational Foundation Day is a national holiday in Japan
23 February 2026MondayEmperor's BirthdayEmperor's Birthday is a national holiday in Japan
20 March 2026FridaySpring EquinoxSpring Equinox is a national holiday in Japan
29 April 2026WednesdayShōwa DayShōwa Day is a national holiday in Japan
3 May 2026SundayConstitution Memorial DayConstitution Memorial Day is a national holiday in Japan
4 May 2026MondayGreenery DayGreenery Day is a national holiday in Japan
5 May 2026TuesdayChildren's DayChildren's Day is a national holiday in Japan
6 May 2026WednesdayConstitution Memorial Day ObservedConstitution Memorial Day is a national holiday in Japan
20 July 2026MondaySea DaySea Day is a national holiday in Japan
11 August 2026TuesdayMountain DayMountain Day is a national holiday in Japan
21 September 2026MondayRespect for the Aged DayRespect for the Aged Day is a national holiday in Japan
22 September 2026TuesdayBridge Public HolidayBridge Public holiday is a national holiday in Japan
23 September 2026WednesdayAutumn EquinoxAutumn Equinox is a national holiday in Japan
12 October 2026MondaySports DaySports Day is a national holiday in Japan
3 November 2026TuesdayCulture DayCulture Day is a national holiday in Japan
23 November 2026MondayLabor Thanksgiving DayLabor Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in Japan
31 December 2026ThursdayDecember 31 Bank HolidayDecember 31 Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in Japan

Beyond the public holidays above, Japan also has many observances, seasonal markers and regional dates. OneHaus tracks the full set and keeps them current in your shared home calendar, so you never have to chase them down. Start free.

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Other years

Japan Public Holidays 2027

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Japan in 2026?

There are 21 public holidays in Japan in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.

When is the next holiday in Japan?

The next holiday in Japan is Sea Day on 20 July 2026 (Monday).

Can I add Japan 2026 holidays to my calendar?

Yes. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to Japan's holidays and keeps them current, so they appear in your shared calendar on iPhone and in any browser. Start with a free 30-day trial, no card needed, then one subscription covers everyone in your home.

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