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2026 Holidays🇯🇵 Japan

Complete list of 16 public holidays in Japan for 2026. 365 days total, 53 weeks.

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January 2026

  • New Year's Day

    元日

    Thu, Jan 1

    Public

  • Coming of Age Day

    成人の日

    Mon, Jan 12

    Public

February 2026

  • Foundation Day

    建国記念の日

    Wed, Feb 11

    Public

  • The Emperor's Birthday

    天皇誕生日

    Mon, Feb 23

    Public

March 2026

  • Vernal Equinox Day

    春分の日

    Fri, Mar 20

    Public

April 2026

  • Shōwa Day

    昭和の日

    Wed, Apr 29

    Public

May 2026

  • Constitution Memorial Day

    憲法記念日

    Mon, May 4

    Public

  • Greenery Day

    みどりの日

    Mon, May 4

    Public

  • Children's Day

    こどもの日

    Tue, May 5

    Public

July 2026

  • Marine Day

    海の日

    Mon, Jul 20

    Public

August 2026

  • Mountain Day

    山の日

    Tue, Aug 11

    Public

September 2026

  • Respect for the Aged Day

    敬老の日

    Mon, Sep 21

    Public

  • Autumnal Equinox Day

    秋分の日

    Wed, Sep 23

    Public

October 2026

  • Sports Day

    スポーツの日

    Mon, Oct 12

    Public

November 2026

  • Culture Day

    文化の日

    Tue, Nov 3

    Public

  • Labour Thanksgiving Day

    勤労感謝の日

    Mon, Nov 23

    Public

2026 Seasons

Spring

Spring Equinox

Mar 20

Summer

Summer Solstice

Jun 21

Fall

Fall Equinox

Sep 22

Winter

Winter Solstice

Dec 21

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays are in 2026 for Japan?

Japan has 16 public holidays in 2026. These include federal holidays, regional holidays, and observances.

When is the first holiday in 2026?

The first holiday in 2026 is New Year's Day on January 1.

Are these holidays accurate for 2026?

Yes, our holiday data comes from official government sources via the Nager.Date API and is updated regularly to ensure accuracy.

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