Overview of 26 public holidays and observances in Japan for 2026, including 18 official public holidays. Dates are shown with the day of the week.
Public holidays in Japan 2025 · Public holidays in Japan 2027 · Calendar 2026
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| (Thursday) | New Year's Day |
| (Monday) | Coming of Age Day |
| (Wednesday) | National Foundation Day |
| (Monday) | Emperor's Birthday |
| (Friday) | Vernal Equinox Day |
| (Wednesday) | Showa Day |
| (Sunday) | Constitution Memorial Day |
| (Monday) | Greenery Day |
| (Tuesday) | Children's Day |
| (Wednesday) | Constitution Memorial Day (observed) |
| (Monday) | Marine Day |
| (Tuesday) | Mountain Day |
| (Monday) | Respect for the Aged Day |
| (Tuesday) | Citizens' Holiday |
| (Wednesday) | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| (Monday) | Sports Day |
| (Tuesday) | Culture Day |
| (Monday) | Labour Thanksgiving Day |
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| (Tuesday) | Setsubun |
| (Saturday) | Valentine's Day |
| (Tuesday) | Hinamatsuri |
| (Saturday) | White Day |
| (Tuesday) | Tanabata |
| (Saturday) | Halloween |
| (Thursday) | Christmas Eve |
| (Thursday) | New Year's Eve |