Japan Public Holidays 2026
See weekends, national breaks, and special adjustments in one place.
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January
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1New Year's DayNew Year's DayFirst day of the year
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12Coming of Age DayComing of Age DayCelebrates young adults
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February
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11Foundation DayFoundation DayCommemorates Japan's founding
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23Emperor's BirthdayEmperor's BirthdayCelebrates Emperor's birthday
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March
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20Vernal Equinox DayVernal Equinox DaySpring equinox celebration
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April
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29Shōwa DayShōwa DayHonors Emperor Showa
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May
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3Constitution Memorial…Constitution Memorial DayCommemorates Japan's constitution
4Greenery DayGreenery DayAppreciating nature
5Children's DayChildren's DayCelebrates children
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June
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July
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20Marine DayMarine DayGratitude for the ocean
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August
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11Mountain DayMountain DayAppreciation for mountains
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September
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21Respect for the Aged DayRespect for the Aged DayHonors elderly
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23Autumnal Equinox DayAutumnal Equinox DayAutumn equinox celebration
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October
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12Sports DaySports DayPromotes sports and health
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November
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3Culture DayCulture DayPromotes culture and arts
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23Labour Thanksgiving DayLabour Thanksgiving DayGratitude for workers
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December
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