🇯🇵 Japan — 2026 Calendar
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Upcoming Public Holidays
- Mon, Sep 21Respect for the Aged Day
- Mon, Sep 21Respect for the Aged Day
- Tue, Sep 22Citizens' Holiday
- Tue, Sep 22Citizens' Holiday
- Wed, Sep 23Autumnal Equinox Day
- Wed, Sep 23Autumnal Equinox Day
January
- Coming of Age DayMon, Jan 12
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- January 3rdSat, Jan 3
- Coming of Age DayMon, Jan 12
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- January 2ndFri, Jan 2
February
- SetsubunTue, Feb 3
- Foundation DayWed, Feb 11
- Sapporo Snow FestivalThu, Feb 5 – Wed, Feb 11
- Emperor's BirthdayMon, Feb 23
- National Foundation DayWed, Feb 11
- Emperor's BirthdayMon, Feb 23
- The Emperor's BirthdayMon, Feb 23
March
- Vernal Equinox DayFri, Mar 20
- Vernal Equinox DayFri, Mar 20
- Spring Equinox DayFri, Mar 20
May
- Substitute HolidayWed, May 6
- Constitution Memorial DaySun, May 3
- Children's DayTue, May 5
- Greenery DayMon, May 4
- Children's DayTue, May 5
- Constitution Memorial DayWed, May 6
- Constitution Day (substitute day)Wed, 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
- ObonThu, Aug 13 – Sun, Aug 16
- Nebuta MatsuriSun, Aug 2 – Fri, Aug 7
- Awa OdoriWed, Aug 12 – Sat, Aug 15
September
- Autumnal Equinox DayWed, Sep 23
- 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
October
- Sports DayMon, Oct 12
- Takayama Autumn FestivalFri, Oct 9 – Sat, Oct 10
November
- Culture DayTue, Nov 3
- Labour Thanksgiving DayMon, Nov 23
- Labor Thanksgiving DayMon, Nov 23
- Shichi-Go-SanSun, Nov 15
- Labor Thanksgiving DayMon, Nov 23
December
- New Year's EveThu, Dec 31
- ŌmisokaThu, 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 Substitute Holiday, Showa Day, Culture Day, Mountain Day, Foundation Day.
- When is the next holiday in Japan?
- The next upcoming holiday in Japan is Respect for the Aged Day on Monday, September 21, 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.