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Is today a public holiday in Japan?

No
Today is a normal Saturday in Japan. The next public holiday is Culture Day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, in 17 days.
Saturday 17 October 2026, Asia/Tokyo time
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Is tomorrow a public holiday in Japan?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Japan.

Next public holiday in Japan

Culture Day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, in 17 days. The last one was Sports Day on 12 October 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in Japan

HolidayDateWhen
Culture DayTuesday 3 November 2026in 17 days
Labor Thanksgiving DayMonday 23 November 2026in 37 days
New Year's DayFriday 1 January 2027in 76 days
Coming of Age DayMonday 11 January 2027in 86 days
Foundation DayThursday 11 February 2027in 117 days
Emperor's BirthdayTuesday 23 February 2027in 129 days

Public holidays in Japan in 2026

Japan has 18 public holidays in 2026. 1 fall on a weekend. 2 are still ahead.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
12 January 2026MondayComing of Age Day
11 February 2026WednesdayFoundation Day
23 February 2026MondayEmperor's Birthday
20 March 2026FridaySpring Equinox Day
29 April 2026WednesdayShowa Day
3 May 2026SundayweekendConstitution Day
4 May 2026MondayGreenery Day
5 May 2026TuesdayChildren's Day
6 May 2026WednesdayConstitution Day (substitute day)substitute
20 July 2026MondayMarine Day
11 August 2026TuesdayMountain Day
21 September 2026MondayRespect-for-the-Aged Day
22 September 2026TuesdayCitizens' Holiday
23 September 2026WednesdayAutumnal Equinox Day
12 October 2026MondaySports Day
3 November 2026TuesdayCulture Day
23 November 2026MondayLabor Thanksgiving Day

Long weekends in Japan in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

Labor Thanksgiving Day: Mon 23 November

Public holidays in Japan in 2027

Japan has 17 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in Japan

Is today a public holiday in Japan?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Japan, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in Japan?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Japan.

What is the next public holiday in Japan?

The next public holiday in Japan is Culture Day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, in 17 days.

How many public holidays does Japan have in 2026?

Japan has 18 public holidays in 2026. 1 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 2 are still to come this year.

Does Japan move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Yes, at least in some cases. Substitute days off are listed above and marked "substitute".

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.

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