Calendar
Public holidays in Japan (2026)
Public holidays
Japan has 16 public holidays in 2026.
Next up: 海の日 — Monday, July 20, 2026 (in 18 days).
| Jan 1, 2026 | 元日 (New Year's Day) |
|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | 成人の日 (Coming of Age Day) |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 建国記念の日 (Foundation Day) |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 天皇誕生日 (The Emperor's Birthday) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 春分の日 (Vernal Equinox Day) |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 昭和の日 (Shōwa Day) |
| May 6, 2026 | 憲法記念日 (Constitution Memorial Day) |
| May 4, 2026 | みどりの日 (Greenery Day) |
| May 5, 2026 | こどもの日 (Children's Day) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 海の日 (Marine Day) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 山の日 (Mountain Day) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 敬老の日 (Respect for the Aged Day) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 秋分の日 (Autumnal Equinox Day) |
| Oct 12, 2026 | スポーツの日 (Sports Day) |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 文化の日 (Culture Day) |
| Nov 23, 2026 | 勤労感謝の日 (Labour Thanksgiving Day) |
Updated July 2, 2026
Common questions
When is the next public holiday in Japan?
海の日, on Monday, July 20, 2026 (in 18 days).
How many public holidays does Japan have in 2026?
Japan has 16 public holidays in 2026; see the full list above with dates and local names.