Calendars
Public holidays in Japan 2026
18 public holidays; 17 fall on a working day. The weekend in Japan is Saturday and Sunday.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Monday | Coming of Age Day |
| Wednesday | Foundation Day |
| Monday | Emperor's Birthday |
| Friday | Vernal Equinox Day |
| Wednesday | Showa Day |
| Sunday | Constitution Dayweekend |
| Monday | Greenery Day |
| Tuesday | Children's Day |
| Wednesday | Substitute Holiday |
| Monday | Marine Day |
| Tuesday | Mountain Day |
| Monday | Respect for the Aged Day |
| Tuesday | National Holiday |
| Wednesday | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| Monday | Sports Day |
| Tuesday | Culture Day |
| Monday | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
Notes
Only nationwide public holidays are listed. Regions, employers and schools may add others. See also the 2026 calendar and time in Japan. Source: holidays 0.108 (github.com/vacanza/holidays), MIT.