🇯🇵 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
- Constitution Memorial DaySun, May 3
- Greenery DayMon, May 4
- Children's DayTue, May 5
- Substitute HolidayWed, May 6
July
- Marine DayMon, Jul 20
- TanabataTue, Jul 7
- Gion MatsuriWed, Jul 1 – Fri, Jul 31
- Tenjin MatsuriFri, Jul 24 – Sat, Jul 25
August
- Mountain DayTue, Aug 11
- Nebuta MatsuriSun, Aug 2 – Fri, Aug 7
- ObonThu, Aug 13 – Sun, Aug 16
- Awa OdoriWed, Aug 12 – Sat, Aug 15
September
- Respect for the Aged DayMon, Sep 21
- Autumnal Equinox DayWed, Sep 23
- Citizens' HolidayTue, Sep 22
October
- Sports DayMon, Oct 12
- Takayama Autumn FestivalFri, Oct 9 – Sat, Oct 10
November
- Culture DayTue, Nov 3
- Labor Thanksgiving DayMon, Nov 23
- Shichi-Go-SanSun, Nov 15
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 New Year's Day, Coming of Age Day, National Foundation Day, Emperor's Birthday, Vernal Equinox 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.