🇯🇵Japan 2026 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Japan in 2026, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 23 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
元日 | 2026-01-01 | 270 days ago | Public Holidays |
銀行休業日 | 2026-01-02 | 269 days ago | Bank Holidays |
銀行休業日 | 2026-01-03 | 268 days ago | Bank Holidays |
成人の日 | 2026-01-12 | 259 days ago | Public Holidays |
建国記念の日 | 2026-02-11 | 229 days ago | Public Holidays |
天皇誕生日 | 2026-02-23 | 217 days ago | Public Holidays |
春分の日 | 2026-03-20 | 192 days ago | Public Holidays |
昭和の日 | 2026-04-29 | 152 days ago | Public Holidays |
憲法記念日 | 2026-05-03 | 148 days ago | Public Holidays |
みどりの日 | 2026-05-04 | 147 days ago | Public Holidays |
こどもの日 | 2026-05-05 | 146 days ago | Public Holidays |
憲法記念日 (振替休日) | 2026-05-06 | 145 days ago | Public Holidays |
海の日 | 2026-07-20 | 70 days ago | Public Holidays |
山の日 | 2026-08-11 | 48 days ago | Public Holidays |
敬老の日 | 2026-09-21 | 7 days ago | Public Holidays |
国民の休日 | 2026-09-22 | 6 days ago | Public Holidays |
秋分の日 | 2026-09-23 | 5 days ago | Public Holidays |
スポーツの日 | 2026-10-12 | 14 days remaining | Public Holidays |
文化の日 | 2026-11-03 | 36 days remaining | Public Holidays |
七五三 | 2026-11-15 | 48 days remaining | Memorial Days |
勤労感謝の日 | 2026-11-23 | 56 days remaining | Public Holidays |
クリスマス | 2026-12-25 | 88 days remaining | Memorial Days |
大晦日 | 2026-12-31 | 94 days remaining | Bank Holidays |
Japan 2026 Holiday Planning Highlights
Japan has 18 public holidays in 2026. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 8 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- 成人の日: 2026-01-10 to 2026-01-12, 3 consecutive days
- 天皇誕生日: 2026-02-21 to 2026-02-23, 3 consecutive days
- 春分の日: 2026-03-20 to 2026-03-22, 3 consecutive days
- 憲法記念日: 2026-05-02 to 2026-05-06, 5 consecutive days
- 海の日: 2026-07-18 to 2026-07-20, 3 consecutive days
- 敬老の日: 2026-09-19 to 2026-09-23, 5 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 3 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- 元日: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- 山の日: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-08-08 to 2026-08-11
- 文化の日: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-10-31 to 2026-11-03
In 2026, 1 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Japan provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
5 is the busiest holiday month, with 4 public holidays.