Holidays and Observances in Japan for 2026

What are the main holidays in Japan? As with most countries, national holidays in Japan generally mark religious, quasi-religious or patriotic occasions. Below is a listing of all public holidays in Japan. Add these holidays to a calendar using our calendar maker. Click on any holiday below for more details and dates for the next 10 years.

2026 JAPAN HOLIDAYS

DateDayHoliday NameHoliday Type
JANUARY
Jan 1ThursdayNew Years DayNational
Jan 12MondayComing of Age DayNational
FEBRUARY
Feb 11WednesdayNational Foundation DayNational
Feb 23MondayEmperors BirthdayNational
MARCH
Mar 20FridaySpring EquinoxNational
APRIL
Apr 29WednesdayShōwa DayNational
MAY
May 3SundayConstitution Memorial DayNational
May 4MondayGreenery Memorial DayNational
May 5TuesdayChildrens DayNational
May 6WednesdayConstitution Memorial Day observedNational
JULY
Jul 20MondaySea DayNational
AUGUST
Aug 11TuesdayMountain DayNational
SEPTEMBER
Sep 21MondayRespect for the Aged DayNational
Sep 23WednesdayAutumn EquinoxNational
OCTOBER
Oct 12MondaySports DayNational
NOVEMBER
Nov 3TuesdayCulture DayNational
Nov 23MondayLabor Thanksgiving DayNational