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Public holidays in Japan 2026
16 public holiday · 0 observance
2026 at a glance
Public holidays
16
Observances
0
Week starts
Sunday
Years covered
2025-2030
In 2026, one of the 16 public holidays in Japan falls on a weekend. 8 land on a Monday or Friday, creating natural long weekends. 4 fall on a Tuesday or Thursday, where a single bridge day turns each into a four-day break.
Public holiday
1
Jan
New Year's Day
12
Jan
Coming of Age Day
11
Feb
National Foundation Day
23
Feb
Emperor's Birthday
20
Mar
Vernal Equinox Day
29
Apr
Shōwa Day
3
May
Constitution Memorial Day
4
May
Greenery Day
5
May
Children's Day
20
Jul
Marine Day
11
Aug
Mountain Day
21
Sept
Respect for the Aged Day
23
Sept
Autumnal Equinox Day
12
Oct
Sports Day
3
Nov
Culture Day
23
Nov
Labour Thanksgiving Day
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Japan in 2026?
16 public holiday, 0 observance.