The Holiday Ledger

JapanPublic Holidays 2026

Source: Cabinet Office - National Holidays

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

18
Public holiday days(1)
17
Fall on weekdays, Mon-Fri

Japan - Public Holidays 2026

Source: Cabinet Office - National Holidays
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1New Year's DayJan 01Thu
2Coming of Age DayJan 12Mon
3National Foundation DayFeb 11Wed
4Emperor's BirthdayFeb 23Mon
5Vernal Equinox DayMar 20Fri
6Showa DayApr 29Wed
7Constitution Memorial Day(2)May 03Sun
8Greenery DayMay 04Mon
9Children's DayMay 05Tue
10Substitute holiday for Constitution Memorial Day(2)May 06Wed
11Marine DayJul 20Mon
12Mountain DayAug 11Tue
13Respect for the Aged DaySep 21Mon
14Citizens' holiday(3)Sep 22Tue
15Autumnal Equinox DaySep 23Wed
16Sports DayOct 12Mon
17Culture DayNov 03Tue
18Labor Thanksgiving DayNov 23Mon

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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