Public holidays in Japan 2026
21 national holidays · 2027
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 01 Jan | New Year's Day | public holiday |
| Fri 02 Jan | January 2nd | bank holiday |
| Sat 03 Jan | January 3rd | bank holiday |
| Mon 12 Jan | Coming of Age Day | public holiday |
| Wed 11 Feb | Foundation Day | public holiday |
| Mon 23 Feb | Emperor's Birthday | public holiday |
| Fri 20 Mar | Spring Equinox Day | public holiday |
| Wed 29 Apr | Showa Day | public holiday |
| Sun 03 May | Constitution Day † | public holiday |
| Mon 04 May | Greenery Day | public holiday |
| Tue 05 May | Children's Day | public holiday |
| Wed 06 May | Constitution Day (substitute day) | public holiday |
| Mon 20 Jul | Marine Day | public holiday |
| Tue 11 Aug | Mountain Day | public holiday |
| Mon 21 Sep | Respect-for-the-Aged Day | public holiday |
| Tue 22 Sep | Citizens' Holiday † | public holiday |
| Wed 23 Sep | Autumnal Equinox Day | public holiday |
| Mon 12 Oct | Sports Day | public holiday |
| Tue 03 Nov | Culture Day | public holiday |
| Mon 23 Nov | Labor Thanksgiving Day | public holiday |
| Thu 31 Dec | New Year's Eve | bank holiday |
† Other public-holiday databases disagree on this date; please confirm it with an official source.
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