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Public holidays in Japan in 2026
Japan has 18 public holidays in 2026. 1 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. May has the most with 4.
2026 public holiday dates in Japan
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 12 January 2026 | Monday | Coming of Age Day |
| 11 February 2026 | Wednesday | Foundation Day |
| 23 February 2026 | Monday | Emperor's Birthday |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Spring Equinox Day |
| 29 April 2026 | Wednesday | Showa Day |
| 3 May 2026 | Sundayweekend | Constitution Day |
| 4 May 2026 | Monday | Greenery Day |
| 5 May 2026 | Tuesday | Children's Day |
| 6 May 2026 | Wednesday | Constitution Day (substitute day)substitute |
| 20 July 2026 | Monday | Marine Day |
| 11 August 2026 | Tuesday | Mountain Day |
| 21 September 2026 | Monday | Respect-for-the-Aged Day |
| 22 September 2026 | Tuesday | Citizens' Holiday |
| 23 September 2026 | Wednesday | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| 12 October 2026 | Monday | Sports Day |
| 3 November 2026 | Tuesday | Culture Day |
| 23 November 2026 | Monday | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
Long weekends in Japan in 2026
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
Coming of Age Day: Mon 12 JanuaryEmperor's Birthday: Mon 23 FebruarySpring Equinox Day: Fri 20 MarchGreenery Day: Mon 4 MayMarine Day: Mon 20 JulyRespect-for-the-Aged Day: Mon 21 SeptemberSports Day: Mon 12 OctoberLabor Thanksgiving Day: Mon 23 November
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
Constitution Day: Sunday 3 May 2026