Public holidays in Japan 2026
In 2026, Japan observes 16 public holidays. The next one is Respect for the Aged Day on Monday, September 21, 2026.
Calendar for the next 6 months
September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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February 2027
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| Date | Day of week | Holiday | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | — |
| January 12 | Monday | Coming of Age Daylong weekend | — |
| February 11 | Wednesday | National Foundation Day | — |
| February 23 | Monday | Emperor's Birthdaylong weekend | — |
| March 20 | Friday | Vernal Equinox Daylong weekend | — |
| April 29 | Wednesday | Shōwa Day | — |
| May 3 | Sunday | Constitution Day | — |
| May 4 | Monday | Greenery Daylong weekend | — |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Children's Day | — |
| July 20 | Monday | Marine Daylong weekend | — |
| August 11 | Tuesday | Mountain Day | — |
| September 21 | Monday | Respect for the Aged Daylong weekend | 17 |
| September 23 | Wednesday | Autumnal Equinox Day | 19 |
| October 12 | Monday | Sports Daylong weekend | 38 |
| November 3 | Tuesday | Culture Day | 60 |
| November 23 | Monday | Labour Thanksgiving Daylong weekend | 80 |