Upcoming Public Holidays
- Wed, Apr 29Showa Day
- Sun, May 3Constitution Memorial Day
- Mon, May 4Greenery Day
- Tue, May 5Children's Day
- Wed, May 6Substitute Holiday
- Mon, Jul 20Marine Day
🇯🇵 Japan — 2026 Calendar
29 holidays, festivals & observances
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January
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Coming of Age DayMon, Jan 12
February
- National Foundation DayWed, Feb 11
- Emperor's BirthdayMon, Feb 23
- SetsubunTue, Feb 3
- Sapporo Snow FestivalThu, Feb 5 – Wed, Feb 11
March
- Vernal Equinox DayFri, Mar 20
April
- Showa DayWed, Apr 29
May
- Children's DayTue, May 5
- Substitute HolidayWed, May 6
- Constitution Memorial DaySun, May 3
- Greenery DayMon, May 4
July
- Marine DayMon, Jul 20
- TanabataTue, Jul 7
- Tenjin MatsuriFri, Jul 24 – Sat, Jul 25
- Gion MatsuriWed, Jul 1 – Fri, Jul 31
August
- Awa OdoriWed, Aug 12 – Sat, Aug 15
- Mountain DayTue, Aug 11
- Nebuta MatsuriSun, Aug 2 – Fri, Aug 7
- ObonThu, Aug 13 – Sun, Aug 16
September
- Citizens' HolidayTue, Sep 22
- Autumnal Equinox DayWed, Sep 23
- Respect for the Aged DayMon, Sep 21
October
- Takayama Autumn FestivalFri, Oct 9 – Sat, Oct 10
- Sports DayMon, Oct 12
November
- Shichi-Go-SanSun, Nov 15
- Culture DayTue, Nov 3
- Labor Thanksgiving DayMon, Nov 23
December
- ŌmisokaThu, Dec 31
Japan has 29 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 18 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 29 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in Japan?
- The main public holidays in Japan include Children's Day, Substitute Holiday, Citizens' Holiday, Marine Day, Sports Day.
- When is the next holiday in Japan?
- The next upcoming holiday in Japan is Showa Day on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for Japan 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete Japan 2026 national calendar with 29 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.
