Public holidays 2026 – Japan
Japan (national holidays): 18 holidays in 2026, 17 of them on a working day (Saturday + Sunday weekend). 18 dates are copied from the official government list.
Free · works offline after the first visit · no account · your dates never leave your device.
Holiday list 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, 1 Jan | New Year's Day | 🟢 Official |
| Mon, 12 Jan | Coming of Age Day | 🟢 Official |
| Wed, 11 Feb | National Foundation Day | 🟢 Official |
| Mon, 23 Feb | The Emperor's Birthday | 🟢 Official |
| Fri, 20 Mar | Vernal Equinox Day | 🟢 Official |
| Wed, 29 Apr | Showa Day | 🟢 Official |
| Sun, 3 May | Constitution Memorial Day | 🟢 Official |
| Mon, 4 May | Greenery Day | 🟢 Official |
| Tue, 5 May | Children's Day | 🟢 Official |
| Wed, 6 May | Holiday (substitute or between two holidays) | 🟢 Official |
| Mon, 20 Jul | Marine Day | 🟢 Official |
| Tue, 11 Aug | Mountain Day | 🟢 Official |
| Mon, 21 Sep | Respect for the Aged Day | 🟢 Official |
| Tue, 22 Sep | Holiday (substitute or between two holidays) | 🟢 Official |
| Wed, 23 Sep | Autumnal Equinox Day | 🟢 Official |
| Mon, 12 Oct | Sports Day | 🟢 Official |
| Tue, 3 Nov | Culture Day | 🟢 Official |
| Mon, 23 Nov | Labour Thanksgiving Day | 🟢 Official |
Sources
- Cabinet Office, Government of Japan — national holidays list (syukujitsu.csv)
Dataset 2026.10.2. Link: https://www8.cao.go.jp/chosei/shukujitsu/syukujitsu.csv
Questions
Are these dates final?
Dates marked Official are copied from the government document. Calculated dates follow the law; Tentative dates are expected and may change. Authorities can issue new notifications.