🇯🇵 Japan — 2026 Calendar
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Upcoming Public Holidays
- Mon, Jul 20Marine Day
- Tue, Aug 11Mountain Day
- Mon, Sep 21Respect for the Aged Day
- Mon, Sep 21Respect for the Aged Day
- Tue, Sep 22Citizens' Holiday
- Tue, Sep 22Citizens' Holiday
January
- Coming of Age DayMon, Jan 12
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- January 2ndFri, Jan 2
- January 3rdSat, Jan 3
- Coming of Age DayMon, Jan 12
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
February
- Foundation DayWed, Feb 11
- Sapporo Snow FestivalThu, Feb 5 – Wed, Feb 11
- The Emperor's BirthdayMon, Feb 23
- Emperor's BirthdayMon, Feb 23
- National Foundation DayWed, Feb 11
- Emperor's BirthdayMon, Feb 23
- SetsubunTue, Feb 3
March
- Vernal Equinox DayFri, Mar 20
- Spring Equinox DayFri, Mar 20
- Vernal Equinox DayFri, Mar 20
May
- Substitute HolidayWed, May 6
- Constitution Memorial DaySun, May 3
- Children's DayTue, May 5
- Greenery DayMon, May 4
- Constitution Day (substitute day)Wed, May 6
- Children's DayTue, May 5
- Constitution Memorial DayWed, May 6
July
- TanabataTue, Jul 7
- Tenjin MatsuriFri, Jul 24 – Sat, Jul 25
- Marine DayMon, Jul 20
- Gion MatsuriWed, Jul 1 – Fri, Jul 31
August
- Mountain DayTue, Aug 11
- Awa OdoriWed, Aug 12 – Sat, Aug 15
- ObonThu, Aug 13 – Sun, Aug 16
- Nebuta MatsuriSun, Aug 2 – Fri, Aug 7
September
- Respect for the Aged DayMon, Sep 21
- Citizens' HolidayTue, Sep 22
- Citizens' HolidayTue, Sep 22
- Respect for the Aged DayMon, Sep 21
- Autumnal Equinox DayWed, Sep 23
- Autumnal Equinox DayWed, Sep 23
October
- Takayama Autumn FestivalFri, Oct 9 – Sat, Oct 10
- Sports DayMon, Oct 12
November
- Culture DayTue, Nov 3
- Labor Thanksgiving DayMon, Nov 23
- Labour Thanksgiving DayMon, Nov 23
- Labor Thanksgiving DayMon, Nov 23
- Shichi-Go-SanSun, Nov 15
December
- ŌmisokaThu, Dec 31
- New Year's EveThu, Dec 31
Japan has 48 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇯🇵 Frequently Asked Questions — Japan Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does Japan have in 2026?
- Japan has 37 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 48 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in Japan?
- The main events in Japan include Mountain Day, Substitute Holiday, Coming of Age Day, Showa Day, Culture Day.
- When is the next holiday in Japan?
- The next upcoming holiday in Japan is Marine Day on Monday, July 20, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for Japan 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete Japan 2026 national calendar with 48 holidays, festivals, and observances.
- When are the collective leave days in Japan for 2026?
- Collective leave dates in Japan for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.
Holiday data for Japan is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.