Public Holidays in Japan — 2026
16 public holidays
January
Thu
1
New Year's Day
元日
National
Mon
12
Coming of Age Day
成人の日
National
February
Wed
11
Foundation Day
建国記念の日
National
Mon
23
The Emperor's Birthday
天皇誕生日
National
March
Fri
20
Vernal Equinox Day
春分の日
National
April
Wed
29
Shōwa Day
昭和の日
National
May
Wed
6
Constitution Memorial Day
憲法記念日
National
Mon
4
Greenery Day
みどりの日
National
Tue
5
Children's Day
こどもの日
National
July
Mon
20
Marine Day
海の日
National
August
Tue
11
Mountain Day
山の日
National
September
Mon
21
Respect for the Aged Day
敬老の日
National
Wed
23
Autumnal Equinox Day
秋分の日
National
October
Mon
12
Sports Day
スポーツの日
National
November
Tue
3
Culture Day
文化の日
National
Mon
23
Labour Thanksgiving Day
勤労感謝の日
National
Source: Nager.Date Public Holiday API
⚠ Holiday dates are for reference only and may change. Always verify with official government sources.