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Official 2026 holiday reference · JP
2026 Holidays in Japan
Japan's 18 national holidays and statutory days off in 2026, including substitute and citizen's holidays.
In 2026, Japan has 18 national holidays and statutory days off. The full-year calendar below marks the official dates and relevant notes.
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January 2026
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New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026Statutory holiday
Coming of Age DayMonday, January 12, 2026Statutory holiday
February 2026
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National Foundation DayWednesday, February 11, 2026Statutory holiday
Emperor's BirthdayMonday, February 23, 2026Statutory holiday
March 2026
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Vernal Equinox DayFriday, March 20, 2026Statutory holiday
April 2026
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Showa DayWednesday, April 29, 2026Statutory holiday
May 2026
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Constitution Memorial DaySunday, May 3, 2026Statutory holiday
Greenery DayMonday, May 4, 2026Statutory holiday
Children's DayTuesday, May 5, 2026Statutory holiday
Substitute holidayWednesday, May 6, 2026A substitute holiday under Article 3, paragraph 2 of Japan's Public Holiday Law.Statutory holiday
June 2026
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July 2026
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Marine DayMonday, July 20, 2026Statutory holiday
August 2026
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Mountain DayTuesday, August 11, 2026Statutory holiday
September 2026
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Respect for the Aged DayMonday, September 21, 2026Statutory holiday
Citizen's holidayTuesday, September 22, 2026A citizen's holiday between two national holidays under Article 3, paragraph 3 of Japan's Public Holiday Law.Statutory holiday
Autumnal Equinox DayWednesday, September 23, 2026Statutory holiday
October 2026
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Sports DayMonday, October 12, 2026Statutory holiday
November 2026
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Culture DayTuesday, November 3, 2026Statutory holiday
Labor Thanksgiving DayMonday, November 23, 2026Statutory holiday
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Holiday list
18 results, sorted by date.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day | National holiday | |
| Monday | Coming of Age Day | National holiday | |
| Wednesday | National Foundation Day | National holiday | |
| Monday | Emperor's Birthday | National holiday | |
| Friday | Vernal Equinox Day | National holiday | |
| Wednesday | Showa Day | National holiday | |
| Sunday | Constitution Memorial Day | National holiday | |
| Monday | Greenery Day | National holiday | |
| Tuesday | Children's Day | National holiday | |
| Wednesday | Substitute holidayA substitute holiday under Article 3, paragraph 2 of Japan's Public Holiday Law. | Statutory day off | |
| Monday | Marine Day | National holiday | |
| Tuesday | Mountain Day | National holiday | |
| Monday | Respect for the Aged Day | National holiday | |
| Tuesday | Citizen's holidayA citizen's holiday between two national holidays under Article 3, paragraph 3 of Japan's Public Holiday Law. | Statutory day off | |
| Wednesday | Autumnal Equinox Day | National holiday | |
| Monday | Sports Day | National holiday | |
| Tuesday | Culture Day | National holiday | |
| Monday | Labor Thanksgiving Day | National holiday |
Official source and scope
This page is based on Cabinet Office, Government of Japan Check the official source again for travel, payroll or legal decisions.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays and statutory days off does Japan have in 2026?
Japan's Cabinet Office lists 18 national holidays and statutory days off for 2026.
Why is May 6, 2026 a holiday in Japan?
Constitution Memorial Day falls on Sunday, May 3, creating a substitute holiday on May 6 under the Public Holiday Law.
Why is September 22, 2026 a holiday in Japan?
It falls between Respect for the Aged Day and Autumnal Equinox Day, making it a statutory citizen's holiday.