Public Holidays in Japan, 2026
Japan observes 16 nationwide public holidays in 2026, 1 of which falls on the weekend. The table below lists every date the holiday calendar records.
- Public holidays
- 16
- On a weekend
- 1
- Regional only
- 0
- Business days 2026
- 246
Nationwide
Japan holiday calendar 2026
Dates marked nationwide are days off across Japan. Entries showing a region count, or an observance type, are not deducted from business day calculations.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 12 January 2026 | Monday | Coming of Age Day | Nationwide |
| 11 February 2026 | Wednesday | Foundation Day | Nationwide |
| 23 February 2026 | Monday | The Emperor's Birthday | Nationwide |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Vernal Equinox Day | Nationwide |
| 29 April 2026 | Wednesday | Shōwa Day | Nationwide |
| 3 May 2026 | Sunday(weekend) | Constitution Memorial Day | Nationwide |
| 4 May 2026 | Monday | Greenery Day | Nationwide |
| 5 May 2026 | Tuesday | Children's Day | Nationwide |
| 20 July 2026 | Monday | Marine Day | Nationwide |
| 11 August 2026 | Tuesday | Mountain Day | Nationwide |
| 21 September 2026 | Monday | Respect for the Aged Day | Nationwide |
| 23 September 2026 | Wednesday | Autumnal Equinox Day | Nationwide |
| 12 October 2026 | Monday | Sports Day | Nationwide |
| 3 November 2026 | Tuesday | Culture Day | Nationwide |
| 23 November 2026 | Monday | Labour Thanksgiving Day | Nationwide |
Which holidays actually give a day off in 2026?
15 of Japan's 16 nationwide public holidays land on a working day in 2026, so those are the ones that shorten the working year. The remaining 1 fall on Saturday and Sunday: Constitution Memorial Day (3 May 2026).
After removing weekends and holidays, 2026 leaves 246 business days in Japan.
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