Holidays in Japan
Public holidays and observances — 2026
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | 元日New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon, Jan 12 | 成人の日Coming of Age Day | Public Holiday |
| Wed, Feb 11 | 建国記念の日Foundation Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon, Feb 23 | 天皇誕生日The Emperor's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| Fri, Mar 20 | 春分の日Vernal Equinox Day | Public Holiday |
| Wed, Apr 29 | 昭和の日Shōwa Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon, May 4 | 憲法記念日Constitution Memorial Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon, May 4 | みどりの日Greenery Day | Public Holiday |
| Tue, May 5 | こどもの日Children's Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon, Jul 20 | 海の日Marine Day | Public Holiday |
| Tue, Aug 11 | 山の日Mountain Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 敬老の日Respect for the Aged Day | Public Holiday |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 秋分の日Autumnal Equinox Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon, Oct 12 | スポーツの日Sports Day | Public Holiday |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 文化の日Culture Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon, Nov 23 | 勤労感謝の日Labour Thanksgiving Day | Public Holiday |