🇯🇵 Japan in October 2026
2 events in Japan
Japan has 2 holidays, festivals, and observances in October 2026, including 1 public holidays: Sports Day, including 1 cultural festivals: Takayama Autumn Festival. This month falls during the Autumn Leaves Season, making it a distinctive time to experience the country.
Weather & Conditions in October
Weather
★★★★☆
Crowds
medium
Prices
medium
Temperature
13–22°C
Autumn
Pleasant temperatures. Autumn leaves begin in Hokkaido.
Excellent — autumn colors start, comfortable weather.
Events & Holidays This Month
Oct 9–Oct 10
Takayama Autumn Festival(Festival)
Oct 12
Sports Day(Public Holiday)Holiday
When Can You Go? Holiday Windows by Country
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See which countries have public holidays and long weekends in October — plan your trip around days off.
Iraq1 holidays0 long weekends1 days off
Yemen1 holidays1 long weekends5 days off
United Kingdom0 holidays0 long weekends5 days off
Turkey1 holidays1 long weekends3 days off
Syria1 holidays1 long weekends4 days off
United States0 holidays0 long weekends3 days off
Singapore1 holidays1 long weekends4 days off
Thailand1 holidays1 long weekends3 days off
Laos1 holidays1 long weekends4 days off
Philippines1 holidays0 long weekends1 days off
Myanmar2 holidays2 long weekends8 days off
India3 holidays2 long weekends7 days offPlan Your Trip to Japan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Japan like in October?
- October in Japan is the Autumn with temperatures of 13–22°C. Pleasant temperatures. Autumn leaves begin in Hokkaido. There are 2 holidays and events this month.
- Is October a good time to visit Japan?
- Excellent — autumn colors start, comfortable weather. Weather score: 4/5. Crowds: medium. Prices: medium.
- Is October peak season in Japan?
- October has medium crowd levels and medium prices in Japan. It is moderately busy — a good balance of weather and crowds.
- What holidays are in Japan in October 2026?
- Public holidays in Japan in October 2026: Sports Day.
- Which countries have holidays in October?
- Countries with public holidays in October: Iraq, Yemen, Japan, Turkey, Syria, Singapore, Thailand, Laos, Philippines, Myanmar, India. Travelers from these countries may have time off to visit Japan.