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Public Holidays in Japan — 2026
Japan observes 16 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | 元日 | Nationwide |
| Monday, January 12, 2026 | Coming of Age Day | 成人の日 | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | Foundation Day | 建国記念の日 | Nationwide |
| Monday, February 23, 2026 | The Emperor's Birthday | 天皇誕生日 | Nationwide |
| Friday, March 20, 2026 | Vernal Equinox Day | 春分の日 | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | Shōwa Day | 昭和の日 | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | Constitution Memorial Day | 憲法記念日 | Nationwide |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | Greenery Day | みどりの日 | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Children's Day | こどもの日 | Nationwide |
| Monday, July 20, 2026 | Marine Day | 海の日 | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | Mountain Day | 山の日 | Nationwide |
| Monday, September 21, 2026 | Respect for the Aged Day | 敬老の日 | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | Autumnal Equinox Day | 秋分の日 | Nationwide |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | Sports Day | スポーツの日 | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | Culture Day | 文化の日 | Nationwide |
| Monday, November 23, 2026 | Labour Thanksgiving Day | 勤労感謝の日 | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 20 |
| February | 18 |
| March | 21 |
| April | 21 |
| May | 18 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 20 |
| September | 20 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 19 |
| December | 23 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Monday, January 11, 2027 | Coming of Age Day |
| Thursday, February 11, 2027 | Foundation Day |
| Tuesday, February 23, 2027 | The Emperor's Birthday |
| Sunday, March 21, 2027 | Vernal Equinox Day |
| Thursday, April 29, 2027 | Shōwa Day |
| Monday, May 3, 2027 | Constitution Memorial Day |
| Tuesday, May 4, 2027 | Greenery Day |
| Wednesday, May 5, 2027 | Children's Day |
| Monday, July 19, 2027 | Marine Day |
| Wednesday, August 11, 2027 | Mountain Day |
| Monday, September 20, 2027 | Respect for the Aged Day |
| Thursday, September 23, 2027 | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| Monday, October 11, 2027 | Sports Day |
| Wednesday, November 3, 2027 | Culture Day |
| Tuesday, November 23, 2027 | Labour Thanksgiving Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.