Japan Public Holidays 2026
Japanese public life pauses for 18 national holidays during 2026. The year opens with 元日 on January 1, 2026 and closes with 勤労感謝の日 on November 23, 2026. Around 1 coincide with the weekend, so plan long weekends around the rest.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 元日 | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| 成人の日 | January 12, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| 建国記念の日 | February 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| 天皇誕生日 | February 23, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| 春分の日 | March 20, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| 昭和の日 | April 29, 2026 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| 憲法記念日 | May 3, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| みどりの日 | May 4, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| こどもの日 | May 5, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| 憲法記念日 (振替休日) | May 6, 2026 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| 海の日 | July 20, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| 山の日 | August 11, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| 敬老の日 | September 21, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| 国民の休日 | September 22, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| 秋分の日 | September 23, 2026 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| スポーツの日 | October 12, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| 文化の日 | November 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| 勤労感謝の日 | November 23, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
Expect the most closures around May (4 holidays), so schedule deliveries and appointments with that in mind. The table below lists every Japan public holiday for 2026 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Regional and local observances are excluded, so what you see are the holidays recognised across Japan.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2026?
Japan has 18 national public holidays in 2026. The first is 元日 on January 1, 2026 and the last is 勤労感謝の日 on November 23, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Japan?
The first public holiday of 2026 is 元日, which falls on January 1, 2026, a Thursday.
What is the last public holiday of 2026 in Japan?
The final national public holiday of 2026 is 勤労感謝の日 on November 23, 2026, a Monday.
Are regional holidays included for Japan?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Japan are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for Japan
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Japan public holiday calendar across years: