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Public Holidays in Japan 2026
Japan has 18 public holidays in 2026, with 17 falling on weekdays.
Every date, and the day it falls on
| Date | Day | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year’s Day (元日) | |
| Mon, Jan 12 | Monday | Coming of Age Day (成人の日) | |
| Wed, Feb 11 | Wednesday | National Foundation Day (建国記念の日) | |
| Mon, Feb 23 | Monday | Emperor’s Birthday (天皇誕生日) | |
| Fri, Mar 20 | Friday | Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日) | |
| Wed, Apr 29 | Wednesday | Showa Day (昭和の日) | |
| Sun, May 3 | Sunday | Constitution Memorial Day (憲法記念日) | Weekend |
| Mon, May 4 | Monday | Greenery Day (みどりの日) | |
| Tue, May 5 | Tuesday | Children’s Day (こどもの日) | |
| Wed, May 6 | Wednesday | Substitute Holiday (振替休日) | |
| Mon, Jul 20 | Monday | Marine Day (海の日) | |
| Tue, Aug 11 | Tuesday | Mountain Day (山の日) | |
| Mon, Sep 21 | Monday | Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日) | |
| Tue, Sep 22 | Tuesday | Citizens' Holiday (国民の休日) | |
| Wed, Sep 23 | Wednesday | Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日) | |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Monday | Sports Day (スポーツの日) | |
| Tue, Nov 3 | Tuesday | Culture Day (文化の日) | |
| Mon, Nov 23 | Monday | Labour Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日) |
For more information about working hours and annual leave in Japan, see the full working hours guide. For statutory limits, overtime, and record-keeping duties, see the working time rules.
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