Japan Public Holidays 2026
Japan has 17 national public holidays in 2026, starting with New Year's Day on January 1, 2026 and ending with Labor Thanksgiving Day on November 23, 2026. None of them fall on a weekend in 2026, so every holiday adds a genuine weekday off.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day元日 | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Coming of Age Day成人の日 | January 12, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Foundation Day建国記念の日 | February 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| Emperor's Birthday天皇誕生日 | February 23, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Spring Equinox Day春分の日 | March 20, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Showa Day昭和の日 | April 29, 2026 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| Constitution Day憲法記念日 | May 6, 2026in lieu of May 3, 2026 | Wednesday | Public holidayMoved |
| Greenery Dayみどりの日 | May 4, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Children's Dayこどもの日 | May 5, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Marine Day海の日 | July 20, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Mountain Day山の日 | August 11, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Respect-for-the-Aged Day敬老の日 | September 21, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Citizens' Holiday国民の休日 | September 22, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Autumnal Equinox Day秋分の日 | September 23, 2026 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| Sports Dayスポーツの日 | October 12, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Culture Day文化の日 | November 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day勤労感謝の日 | November 23, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
Expect the most closures around May (3 holidays), so schedule deliveries and appointments with that in mind. One holiday is moved this year because the calendar date falls on a weekend, and it is listed once, on the day actually taken off, rather than twice. The table below lists every Japan public holiday for 2026 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Regional and local observances are excluded, so what you see are the holidays recognised across Japan.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2026?
Japan has 17 national public holidays in 2026. The first is New Year's Day on January 1, 2026 and the last is Labor Thanksgiving Day on November 23, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Japan?
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, which falls on January 1, 2026.
When is New Year celebrated in Japan in 2026?
In 2026, New Year's Day in Japan is on January 1, 2026.
Which 2026 holidays in Japan are moved to another day?
One is: Constitution Day, which falls on May 3, 2026 but is taken on Wednesday May 6, 2026. A moved holiday is one holiday with a shifted day off, not two holidays, so it is counted once here. Sites that list both the weekend date and its replacement report a higher total than the official calendar does.
Are regional holidays included for Japan?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only, so it stays consistent across countries. Holidays that apply to just part of Japan are listed separately on the Japan holiday hub, together with the regions that observe them.
Do the Japan holiday dates change from 2026 to the next year?
Some of them do. 7 of the 17 holidays in 2026 sit on a moving rule (set weekday of the month, equinox or solstice and substitute day), so their date has to be recalculated for every year. The rest keep the same calendar date and only change weekday. Moving ones this year include Coming of Age Day on January 12, 2026, Spring Equinox Day on March 20, 2026 and Marine Day on July 20, 2026, plus 4 more.
How far ahead is the Japan calendar actually fixed?
Through 2027. The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan fixes the equinox dates for the following year in February, when the calendar is published in the official gazette, so anything past that is computed from the rules in force rather than read off an official list. No corrections to the underlying dataset were needed for Japan.
Which Japan holidays are regional, and which move?
The table above is the national calendar for 2026. Some holidays keep the same date every year while others are tied to Easter, to a lunar calendar or to a named weekday, and some parts of the country add their own days off. The Japan holiday hub breaks that down: which holidays are fixed, which move and why, and which ones are observed in certain regions only. To compare Japan with other countries in the same year, see the 2026 worldwide overview.
Other years for Japan
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Japan public holiday calendar across years: