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Japan Public Holidays

Public holidays are listed here.

Public holiday note: 

Holidays falling on Sunday are observed the following Monday. When there is a single day between two national holidays, it is also taken as a holiday.

2026

January
01
New Year's Day
Start date:
1 January 2026
January
14
Coming of Age Day
Start date:
14 January 2026
February
11
National Foundation Day
Start date:
11 February 2026
March
20
Vernal Equinox
Start date:
20 March 2026
April
29
Showa Day
Start date:
29 April 2026
May
03
Constitution Memorial Day
Start date:
3 May 2026
May
04
Greenery Day
Start date:
4 May 2026
May
05
Children's Day
Start date:
5 May 2026
July
20
Marine Day
Start date:
20 July 2026
September
21
Respect for the Aged Day
Start date:
21 September 2026
September
23
Autumnal Equinox
Start date:
23 September 2026
October
14
Health and Sports Day
Start date:
14 October 2026
November
03
Culture Day
Start date:
3 November 2026
November
23
Labour Thanksgiving Day
Start date:
23 November 2026
December
23
Emperor's Birthday
Start date:
23 December 2026

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