🇺🇸 holidays in Japan
Plan your 2026 trip from— see which holidays align with the best conditions in Japan.
Visa-free 90 days
Best Match
January 2026
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day — Winter in Japan. Weather: 3/5. Crowds: medium. Prices: medium.
Month-by-Month: United States Holidays × Japan Conditions
January
3/5
🇺🇸 Your holidays:New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day7 days off
Winter0–10°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
February
3/5
🇺🇸 Your holidays:Presidents' Day3 days off
Winter1–11°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
May
4/5
🇺🇸 Your holidays:Memorial Day3 days off
Late Spring15–24°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
June
2/5
🇺🇸 Your holidays:Juneteenth3 days off
Rainy Season20–27°Clow crowdslow prices
July
3/5
🇺🇸 Your holidays:Independence Day (observed)3 days off
Summer24–31°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
September
3/5
🇺🇸 Your holidays:Labor Day3 days off
Early Autumn20–28°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
October
4/5
🇺🇸 Your holidays:Columbus Day3 days off
Autumn13–22°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
November
5/5
🇺🇸 Your holidays:Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day5 days off
Autumn8–17°Chigh crowdshigh prices
December
3/5
🇺🇸 Your holidays:Christmas Day3 days off
Winter2–12°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
Frequently Asked Questions
- When should I visit Japan from United States?
- January is the best match — you have New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day off, and Japan has medium crowds with 3/5 weather.
- Which United States holidays fall during Japan's best season?
- Memorial Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day align with good weather in Japan.
- Is Japan crowded during United States holidays?
- November tend to be busy. Book accommodation early for these months.
- Do I need a visa to visit Japan from United States?
- United States passport holders can enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.
