Sports Day
スポーツの日
Details
- Country
Japan- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- October 2026
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Reduced Operations
- Impact Description
- Closed
Notes
Promotes sports and active living. Originally commemorated 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Three-day weekend during autumn leaf season.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Sports Day a public holiday in Japan?
- Yes, Sports Day is an official public holiday in Japan. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Sports Day 2026?
- Sports Day 2026 falls on October 12, 2026.
- What is closed during Sports Day in Japan?
- closed
- What is Sports Day called locally in Japan?
- Sports Day is locally known as "スポーツの日" in Japan.
- How does Sports Day affect business in Japan?
- Sports Day causes moderate impact on business operations in Japan. closed