Japan Holidays 2026
Complete list of holidays and observances in Japan for the year 2026.
January
Thu 1
New Year's Day
Public holiday
Thu 1
January 1 Bank Holiday
Public holiday
Fri 2
January 2 Bank Holiday
Public holiday
Sat 3
January 3 Bank Holiday
Public holiday
Mon 12
Coming of Age Day
Public holiday
February
Tue 3
Setsubun
Observance
Wed 11
National Foundation Day
Public holiday
Mon 23
Emperor's Birthday
Public holiday
March
Tue 3
Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival
Observance
Fri 20
Spring Equinox
Public holiday
April
Wed 29
Shōwa Day
Public holiday
May
Sun 3
Constitution Memorial Day
Public holiday
Mon 4
Greenery Day
Public holiday
Tue 5
Children's Day
Public holiday
Wed 6
Constitution Memorial Day observed
Public holiday
Sun 10
Mother's Day
Observance
July
Tue 7
Star Festival
Observance
Mon 20
Sea Day
Public holiday
August
Tue 11
Mountain Day
Public holiday
September
Mon 21
Respect for the Aged Day
Public holiday
Tue 22
Bridge Public holiday
Public holiday
Wed 23
Autumn Equinox
Public holiday
October
Mon 12
Sports Day
Public holiday
November
Tue 3
Culture Day
Public holiday
Sun 15
7-5-3 Day
Observance
Mon 23
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Public holiday
December
Fri 25
Christmas
Observance
Thu 31
December 31 Bank Holiday
Public holiday