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Japan Public Holidays 2026

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Japan Public Holidays 2026

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Holiday
Special
Long weekend
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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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Long Weekend Planner

Combine weekends and holidays to get the longest break with the fewest days off.

Thu, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 4
4-day breakTake 1 day(s) off for a 4-day break

Suggested leave: Fri, Jan 2

Sat, Jan 10 – Mon, Jan 12
3-day breakNo leave needed
Sat, Feb 21 – Mon, Feb 23
3-day breakNo leave needed
Fri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22
3-day breakNo leave needed
Sat, May 2 – Tue, May 5
4-day breakNo leave needed
Sat, Jul 18 – Mon, Jul 20
3-day breakNo leave needed
Sat, Aug 8 – Tue, Aug 11
4-day breakTake 1 day(s) off for a 4-day break

Suggested leave: Mon, Aug 10

Sat, Sep 19 – Wed, Sep 23
5-day breakTake 1 day(s) off for a 5-day break

Suggested leave: Tue, Sep 22

Sat, Oct 10 – Mon, Oct 12
3-day breakNo leave needed
Sat, Oct 31 – Tue, Nov 3
4-day breakTake 1 day(s) off for a 4-day break

Suggested leave: Mon, Nov 2

Sat, Nov 21 – Mon, Nov 23
3-day breakNo leave needed

Holiday Details

Review each holiday with local names and official notes.

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DateHolidayDescription
Thu, January 1, 2026New Year's DayFirst day of the year
Mon, January 12, 2026Coming of Age DayCelebrates young adults
Wed, February 11, 2026Foundation DayCommemorates Japan's founding
Mon, February 23, 2026Emperor's BirthdayCelebrates Emperor's birthday
Fri, March 20, 2026Vernal Equinox DaySpring equinox celebration
Wed, April 29, 2026Shōwa DayHonors Emperor Showa
Sun, May 3, 2026Constitution Memorial DayCommemorates Japan's constitution
Mon, May 4, 2026Greenery DayAppreciating nature
Tue, May 5, 2026Children's DayCelebrates children
Mon, July 20, 2026Marine DayGratitude for the ocean
Tue, August 11, 2026Mountain DayAppreciation for mountains
Mon, September 21, 2026Respect for the Aged DayHonors elderly
Wed, September 23, 2026Autumnal Equinox DayAutumn equinox celebration
Mon, October 12, 2026Sports DayPromotes sports and health
Tue, November 3, 2026Culture DayPromotes culture and arts
Mon, November 23, 2026Labour Thanksgiving DayGratitude for workers
Official Sources

Japan Officially published public holidays

Notes

1. Actual observance may change; check local authority updates.

2. Watch for compensatory days when holidays fall on weekends.