Japan public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Japan): Labor Thanksgiving Day, on Monday, November 23, 2026, 19 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 18
- On a weekend
- 1
- Long weekends
- 8
Japan public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 12 | Monday | Coming of Age Day |
| February 11 | Wednesday | Foundation Day |
| February 23 | Monday | Emperor's Birthday |
| March 20 | Friday | Spring Equinox Day |
| April 29 | Wednesday | Showa Day |
| May 3 | Sunday | Constitution Day |
| May 4 | Monday | Greenery Day |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Children's Day |
| May 6 | Wednesday | Constitution Day (substitute day) |
| July 20 | Monday | Marine Day |
| August 11 | Tuesday | Mountain Day |
| September 21 | Monday | Respect-for-the-Aged Day |
| September 22 | Tuesday | Citizens' Holiday |
| September 23 | Wednesday | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| October 12 | Monday | Sports Day |
| November 3 | Tuesday | Culture Day |
| November 23 | Monday | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- January 10 – January 123 days off
- February 21 – February 233 days off
- March 20 – March 223 days off
- May 2 – May 65 days off
- July 18 – July 203 days off
- August 8 – August 114 days off · if you take Monday August 10 off
- September 19 – September 235 days off
- October 10 – October 123 days off
- October 31 – November 34 days off · if you take Monday November 2 off
- November 21 – November 233 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| January 2 | Friday | January 2nd |
| January 3 | Saturday | January 3rd |
| November 15 | Sunday | Seven-Five-Three Festival |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2026?
Japan has 18 public holidays in 2026; 1 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Japan?
Next public holiday (Japan): Labor Thanksgiving Day, on Monday, November 23, 2026, 19 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Japan has 8 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.