Public Holidays in Japan 2026
Official public holidays, local names and observed dates.
This page lists public holidays in Japan for 2026. Holiday dates are useful for travel planning, payroll calendars, school schedules and market closures. Data is loaded server-side and cached so the holiday list is available in the HTML for search engines.
Holiday Calendar
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | 元日 | Public |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Coming of Age Day | 成人の日 | Public |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Foundation Day | 建国記念の日 | Public |
| Feb 23, 2026 | The Emperor's Birthday | 天皇誕生日 | Public |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Vernal Equinox Day | 春分の日 | Public |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Shōwa Day | 昭和の日 | Public |
| May 6, 2026 | Constitution Memorial Day | 憲法記念日 | Public |
| May 4, 2026 | Greenery Day | みどりの日 | Public |
| May 5, 2026 | Children's Day | こどもの日 | Public |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Marine Day | 海の日 | Public |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Mountain Day | 山の日 | Public |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Respect for the Aged Day | 敬老の日 | Public |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Autumnal Equinox Day | 秋分の日 | Public |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Sports Day | スポーツの日 | Public |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Culture Day | 文化の日 | Public |
| Nov 23, 2026 | Labour Thanksgiving Day | 勤労感謝の日 | Public |