🇯🇵Japan - 2026 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Japan in 2026, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 23 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
元日 | 2026-01-01 | 267 days ago | Public Holidays |
銀行休業日 | 2026-01-02 | 266 days ago | Bank Holidays |
銀行休業日 | 2026-01-03 | 265 days ago | Bank Holidays |
成人の日 | 2026-01-12 | 256 days ago | Public Holidays |
建国記念の日 | 2026-02-11 | 226 days ago | Public Holidays |
天皇誕生日 | 2026-02-23 | 214 days ago | Public Holidays |
春分の日 | 2026-03-20 | 189 days ago | Public Holidays |
昭和の日 | 2026-04-29 | 149 days ago | Public Holidays |
憲法記念日 | 2026-05-03 | 145 days ago | Public Holidays |
みどりの日 | 2026-05-04 | 144 days ago | Public Holidays |
こどもの日 | 2026-05-05 | 143 days ago | Public Holidays |
憲法記念日 (振替休日) | 2026-05-06 | 142 days ago | Public Holidays |
海の日 | 2026-07-20 | 67 days ago | Public Holidays |
山の日 | 2026-08-11 | 45 days ago | Public Holidays |
敬老の日 | 2026-09-21 | 4 days ago | Public Holidays |
国民の休日 | 2026-09-22 | 3 days ago | Public Holidays |
秋分の日 | 2026-09-23 | 2 days ago | Public Holidays |
スポーツの日 | 2026-10-12 | 17 days remaining | Public Holidays |
文化の日 | 2026-11-03 | 39 days remaining | Public Holidays |
七五三 | 2026-11-15 | 51 days remaining | Memorial Days |
勤労感謝の日 | 2026-11-23 | 59 days remaining | Public Holidays |
クリスマス | 2026-12-25 | 91 days remaining | Memorial Days |
大晦日 | 2026-12-31 | 97 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 time off
The following 8 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- 山の日: after taking time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-08-08 to 2026-08-11
- 文化の日: after taking time off, 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.