The Holiday Ledger. 2026 Edition

Japan - Public Holidays 2026

Source: Cabinet Office - National Holidays

Japan observes 18 public holiday days in 2026, of which 17 fall on weekdays.

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Public holiday days(1)
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Fall on weekdays, Mon-Fri

Japan - Public Holidays 2026

Source: Cabinet Office - National Holidays
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1New Year's Day01 Jan 2026Thu
2Coming of Age Day12 Jan 2026Mon
3National Foundation Day11 Feb 2026Wed
4Emperor's Birthday23 Feb 2026Mon
5Vernal Equinox Day20 Mar 2026Fri
6Showa Day29 Apr 2026Wed
7Constitution Memorial Day(2)03 May 2026Sun
8Greenery Day04 May 2026Mon
9Children's Day05 May 2026Tue
10Substitute holiday for Constitution Memorial Day(2)06 May 2026Wed
11Marine Day20 Jul 2026Mon
12Mountain Day11 Aug 2026Tue
13Respect for the Aged Day21 Sep 2026Mon
14Citizens' holiday(3)22 Sep 2026Tue
15Autumnal Equinox Day23 Sep 2026Wed
16Sports Day12 Oct 2026Mon
17Culture Day03 Nov 2026Tue
18Labor Thanksgiving Day23 Nov 2026Mon

2026 Calendar View

Public holidays shaded - weeks start Monday
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Notes & Sources

  1. Cabinet Office of Japan, national holidays under the Act on National Holidays: www8.cao.go.jp/chosei/shukujitsu. 2026 comprises 16 statutory holidays plus one substitute holiday and one citizens' holiday, for 18 days off in total.
  2. Constitution Memorial Day (03 May 2026) falls on a Sunday. Because 04 May and 05 May are already holidays, the substitute holiday moves to Wed 06 May, extending Golden Week.
  3. Under the Act, a working day falling between two national holidays itself becomes a holiday. Respect for the Aged Day (Mon 21 Sep) and Autumnal Equinox Day (Wed 23 Sep) make Tue 22 Sep a citizens' holiday, creating a 5-day "Silver Week" from Sat 19 Sep to Wed 23 Sep.
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