Quick Facts
🇯🇵Japan
May 5
Koinobori (carp streamers) displayed. End of core Golden Week. Most businesses closed.
Children's Day 2026
May 5, 2026🇯🇵 JapanPublic Holiday
About Children's Day
Koinobori (carp streamers) displayed. End of core Golden Week. Most businesses closed.
Key Details
Date
May 5, 2026
Type
Public Holiday
Gazetted
Yes
Business Impact
High
Country
🇯🇵 Japan
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Substitute Holiday(Public Holiday)
May 3
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May 4
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May 5
Children's Day(Public Holiday)
May 6
Constitution Memorial Day(Public Holiday)
May 6
Constitution Day (substitute day)(Public Holiday)
Plan Your Time Off
Long weekends near this holiday — maximize your days off.
昭和の日
April 29, 2026 – May 3, 2026
5 days off2 leave day(s)
こどもの日
2–5 May 2026
4 days off
みどりの日
2–4 May 2026
3 days off
振替休日
6–10 May 2026
5 days off2 leave day(s)
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Children's Day 2026?
- Children's Day 2026 is May 5, 2026 in Japan.
- Is Children's Day a public holiday in Japan?
- Yes, Children's Day is an official public holiday in Japan. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- How many days is Children's Day 2026?
- Children's Day 2026 lasts 1 day(s), from May 5, 2026.
- How does Children's Day affect business in Japan?
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